Lila vs Olivia

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lila Rank #207
Olivia Rank #1

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lila ___

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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lila

Iris Hazel Flora Jasper Finn

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lila or Olivia more popular?

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

What do Lila and Olivia mean?

Lila means "divine play" (Sanskrit origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Lila and Olivia boy or girl names?

Lila is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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