Lila

Meaning of Lila

Lila means "play" or "amusement." It can also refer to a divine play or the act of creation in some cultures.

Lila has Sanskrit roots — browse every Sanskrit baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lila

Lila is climbing again, up to #187 in 2025 from #207 in 2024 after peaking at #155 in 2010.

Notable people named Lila

• Lila Downs
  Mexican-American singer and songwriter
• Lila Diane Sawyer
  American television news journalist
• Lila Kedrova
  Russian-born French actress
• Lila Rose
  American anti-abortion activist
• Lila Tretikov
  Executive Director, Wikimedia Foundation

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Questions about the name Lila

What does the name Lila mean?

Lila means lila means "play" or "amusement." it can also refer to a divine play or the act of creation in some cultures, and it comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Lila a boy's or a girl's name?

Lila is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Lila?

In 2025, Lila ranked #187 for girls, up from #207 the year before.

When was Lila most popular?

Lila peaked at #155 in 2010.