Amina vs Lila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amina

Girl #307 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Honest, truthful"

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Muslim Swahili Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#307
Total SSA Count
1,000
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mina, Minnie

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Lila

Girl #207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine play"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

English Indian Persian Arabic German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#207
Total SSA Count
1,475
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Li, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Amina Rank #307
Lila Rank #207

Lila is more popular, ranked #207 vs #307 for Amina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amina ___

  • Amina Rose
  • Amina Grace
  • Amina Jade
  • Amina Sofia
  • Amina Marie

Lila ___

  • Lila Rose
  • Lila Mae
  • Lila Jane
  • Lila Grace
  • Lila Pearl
  • Lila Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amina

Yusuf Ibrahim Zara Layla Idris

If you choose Lila

Iris Hazel Flora Jasper Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amina or Lila more popular?

Lila is more popular, ranked #207 compared to Amina at #307 in the United States.

What do Amina and Lila mean?

Amina means "Honest, truthful". Lila means "divine play" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amina and Lila boy or girl names?

Amina is primarily a girl name. Lila is primarily a girl name.

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