Leighton vs Lila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Leighton Rank #395
Lila Rank #207

Lila is more popular, ranked #207 vs #395 for Leighton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leighton ___

  • Leighton Rose
  • Leighton Grace
  • Leighton Marie
  • Leighton Anne
  • Leighton Jane
  • Leighton Elise

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 Leighton

Peyton Parker Blake Harper Avery

If you choose Lila

Iris Hazel Flora Jasper Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leighton or Lila more popular?

Lila is more popular, ranked #207 compared to Leighton at #395 in the United States.

What do Leighton and Lila mean?

Leighton means "settlement by the leek garden" (Old English origin). Lila means "divine play" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Leighton and Lila boy or girl names?

Leighton is primarily a girl name. Lila is primarily a girl name.

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