Ivory vs Lila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivory

Girl #404 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ivory white"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#404
Total SSA Count
784
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ivy, Vory

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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

Ivory Rank #404
Lila Rank #207

Lila is more popular, ranked #207 vs #404 for Ivory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ivory ___

  • Ivory Rose
  • Ivory Grace
  • Ivory Dawn
  • Ivory Mae
  • Ivory June
  • Ivory Claire

Lila ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ivory

Jasper Pearl Onyx Ruby Slate

If you choose Lila

Iris Hazel Flora Jasper Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivory or Lila more popular?

Lila is more popular, ranked #207 compared to Ivory at #404 in the United States.

What do Ivory and Lila mean?

Ivory means "ivory white" (Old French origin). Lila means "divine play" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ivory and Lila boy or girl names?

Ivory is primarily a girl name. Lila is primarily a girl name.

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