Maria vs Lila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maria

Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine play"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Maria Rank #74

Lila Rank #207

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 vs #207 for Lila.

Is Maria or Lila more popular?

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 compared to Lila at #207 in the United States.

What do Maria and Lila mean?

Maria means "drop of the sea" (Hebrew origin). Lila means "divine play" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Maria and Lila boy or girl names?

Maria is primarily a girl name. Lila is primarily a girl name.