Meaning and history
Lila has several independent origins. In South Asian use it comes from Sanskrit lila, meaning "play" or "amusement," while in English it is also used as a form related to names such as Lily, Lilah and Leila. This blend of traditions has allowed the same spelling to carry different associations across cultures. Notable bearers include Mexican-American singer Lila Downs and American silent-film actress Lila Lee.
20062006: 1,006 births, rank #329
2007: 1,357 births, rank #259
2008: 1,852 births, rank #180
2009: 1,935 births, rank #167
2010: 1,969 births, rank #155
20112011: 1,921 births, rank #163
2012: 1,728 births, rank #182
2013: 1,703 births, rank #190
2014: 1,776 births, rank #184
2015: 1,658 births, rank #199
20162016: 1,561 births, rank #210
2017: 1,474 births, rank #210
2018: 1,405 births, rank #225
2019: 1,373 births, rank #228
2020: 1,298 births, rank #228
20212021: 1,341 births, rank #223
2022: 1,354 births, rank #221
2023: 1,401 births, rank #213
2024: 1,482 births, rank #206
20252025: 1,670 births, rank #186
Lila rose from #207 to #187 for girls between 2024 and 2025. Its highest annual birth count came in 2010, with 1,969 births.