Lila
5 countries#186 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lila was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
76,550 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #186 · peaked in 2010 with 1,969 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
17,622 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #73 · peaked in 2012 with 814 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Bouches-du-Rhône, Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,377 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #181 · peaked in 2015 with 228 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,053 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #237 · peaked in 2015 with 214 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
197 births recorded 2004–2025 · currently #217 · peaked in 2025 with 17 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
127 births recorded 2007–2025 · currently #132 · peaked in 2025 with 15 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lila’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #329 | — |
| 2007 | #259 | ↑70 |
| 2008 | #180 | ↑79 |
| 2009 | #167 | ↑13 |
| 2010 | #155 | ↑12 |
| 2011 | #163 | ↓8 |
| 2012 | #182 | ↓19 |
| 2013 | #190 | ↓8 |
| 2014 | #184 | ↑6 |
| 2015 | #199 | ↓15 |
| 2016 | #210 | ↓11 |
| 2017 | #210 | — |
| 2018 | #225 | ↓15 |
| 2019 | #228 | ↓3 |
| 2020 | #228 | — |
| 2021 | #223 | ↑5 |
| 2022 | #221 | ↑2 |
| 2023 | #213 | ↑8 |
| 2024 | #206 | ↑7 |
| 2025 | #186 | ↑20 |
Frequently asked questions about Lila
Is Lila a popular name?
Yes — Lila currently ranks #186 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lila more common for boys or girls?
Lila is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lila most popular?
Lila peaked in 2010 in United States, with 1,969 recorded births that year.
Is Lila rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lila’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #254 in 1880 to #186 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lila?
At least 97,549 babies have been recorded with the name Lila across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Lila popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lila appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Lila?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lila include Kaylani, Katherine, Celeste, Tatum.
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