Lila vs Rowan

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

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Rowan

Boy #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71
Total SSA Count
4,647
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Row

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lila Rank #207
Rowan Rank #71

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 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

Rowan ___

  • Rowan James
  • Rowan Alexander
  • Rowan Elliot
  • Rowan Luke
  • Rowan Miles
  • Rowan Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lila

Iris Hazel Flora Jasper Finn

If you choose Rowan

Orion Fia Isla Finn Cora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lila or Rowan more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Lila at #207 in the United States.

What do Lila and Rowan mean?

Lila means "divine play" (Sanskrit origin). Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lila and Rowan boy or girl names?

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

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