Isla vs Lila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isla

Girl #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"island"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic from Islay island in Scotland

Cultural Roots

Scottish Spanish English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35
Total SSA Count
5,367
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Izzy

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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

Isla Rank #35
Lila Rank #207

Isla is more popular, ranked #35 vs #207 for Lila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Isla ___

  • Isla Grace
  • Isla Rose
  • Isla Mae
  • Isla Kate
  • Isla Jean
  • Isla Claire

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 Isla

Callum Finn Nora Fiona Rory

If you choose Lila

Iris Hazel Flora Jasper Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isla or Lila more popular?

Isla is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Lila at #207 in the United States.

What do Isla and Lila mean?

Isla means "island" (Scottish Gaelic from Islay island in Scotland origin). Lila means "divine play" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Isla and Lila boy or girl names?

Isla is primarily a girl name. Lila is primarily a girl name.

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