Lila is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1557 in 1999 with 11 recorded births. This places Lila in the top 31% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 277 births ranking #179. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 26.7%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 25,609 girls born was named Lila. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Lila is a delicate international name with more than one well-known origin. Depending on the tradition followed, it may connect with 'night' or with the Sanskrit idea of play.
Its broad use across cultures has made Lila especially attractive to modern parents looking for something soft and elegant. The name feels timeless because it has been renewed through several traditions rather than just one.