Lillian vs Lila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lillian

Girl #54 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lily flower, pure"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine play"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Lillian Rank #54

Lila Rank #207

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 vs #207 for Lila.

Is Lillian or Lila more popular?

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 compared to Lila at #207 in the United States.

What do Lillian and Lila mean?

Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin). Lila means "divine play" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Lillian and Lila boy or girl names?

Lillian is primarily a girl name. Lila is primarily a girl name.