Fatima vs Lila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fatima

Girl #316 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Abstainer from evil"

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian South Asian North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#316
Total SSA Count
972
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fati, Tima, Fay

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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

Fatima Rank #316
Lila Rank #207

Lila is more popular, ranked #207 vs #316 for Fatima.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fatima ___

  • Fatima Rose
  • Fatima Zahra
  • Fatima Amira
  • Fatima Nour
  • Fatima Leila

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 Fatima

Zainab Aisha Maryam Yusuf Ibrahim

If you choose Lila

Iris Hazel Flora Jasper Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fatima or Lila more popular?

Lila is more popular, ranked #207 compared to Fatima at #316 in the United States.

What do Fatima and Lila mean?

Fatima means "Abstainer from evil". Lila means "divine play" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Fatima and Lila boy or girl names?

Fatima is primarily a girl name. Lila is primarily a girl name.

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