Downing vs Lila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Downing

Boy #19,284 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs"

Origin: Old English dun meaning hill

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,284
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dow, Downie

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Downing Rank #19,284
Lila Rank #207

Lila is more popular, ranked #207 vs #19284 for Downing.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Downing ___

  • Downing James
  • Downing Reid
  • Downing Cole
  • Downing Thomas
  • Downing Scott

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 Downing

Harrison Fletcher Mercer Sutton Waverly

If you choose Lila

Iris Hazel Flora Jasper Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Lila more popular?

Lila is more popular, ranked #207 compared to Downing at #19284 in the United States.

What do Downing and Lila mean?

Downing means "from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs" (Old English dun meaning hill origin). Lila means "divine play" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Downing and Lila boy or girl names?

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

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