Liam vs Lila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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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

Liam Rank #1
Lila Rank #207

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #207 for Lila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lila

Iris Hazel Flora Jasper Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Lila more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Lila at #207 in the United States.

What do Liam and Lila mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Lila means "divine play" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Liam and Lila boy or girl names?

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

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