Dag vs Lila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dag

Boy #19,315 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"day, daylight"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Swedish Danish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,315
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

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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

Dag Rank #19,315
Lila Rank #207

Lila is more popular, ranked #207 vs #19315 for Dag.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dag ___

  • Dag Erik
  • Dag Lars
  • Dag Henrik
  • Dag Sven
  • Dag Johan
  • Dag Bjorn

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 Dag

Bjorn Lars Freya Astrid Leif

If you choose Lila

Iris Hazel Flora Jasper Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dag or Lila more popular?

Lila is more popular, ranked #207 compared to Dag at #19315 in the United States.

What do Dag and Lila mean?

Dag means "day, daylight" (Old Norse origin). Lila means "divine play" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Dag and Lila boy or girl names?

Dag is primarily a boy name. Lila is primarily a girl name.

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