Lila is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #237 in 2024 with 204 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 214 births ranking #234. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,260.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,265 girls born was named Lila. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.