girl name
Lila
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#187 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Lila in the US, 1880–2025
Lila first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2010, when 1,969 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,670.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lila a boy or a girl name?
Lila is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Lila?
In 2025, Lila ranked #187 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Lila most popular?
Lila was most popular in 2010, when about 1,969 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.