Lila vs Theodore

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

Lila Rank #207
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lila

Iris Hazel Flora Jasper Finn

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lila or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lila at #207 in the United States.

What do Lila and Theodore mean?

Lila means "divine play" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Lila and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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