Lila
Peaked at #155 nationally in 2010, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Lila has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Lila — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#155
in 2010
Current rank
#207
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Lila reached its peak popularity for girls in 2010, ranking #155 nationally with 1,969 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #184 (2014) to #207 (2024) — a 11% drop.
As of 2024, Lila ranks #207 nationally for girls, with 1,475 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #207 | 1,475 |
| 2023 | #213 | 1,398 |
| 2022 | #221 | 1,354 |
| 2021 | #223 | 1,339 |
| 2020 | #228 | 1,298 |
| 2019 | #228 | 1,372 |
| 2018 | #225 | 1,405 |
| 2017 | #210 | 1,473 |
Lila — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#2858
in 1934
Last ranked
#3324
in 1939
Years tracked
10
1920–1939
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1920, Lila reached its peak popularity for boys in 1934, ranking #2858 nationally with 8 babies given the name that year.
Lila hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1939, when it stood at #3324.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | #3,324 | 6 |
| 1935 | #3,135 | 7 |
| 1934 | #2,858 | 8 |
| 1932 | #4,074 | 5 |
| 1931 | #4,098 | 5 |
| 1930 | #4,320 | 5 |
| 1928 | #4,482 | 5 |
| 1924 | #4,709 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Lila most popular?
Lila was most popular in 2010, when it ranked #155 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lila becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Lila?
At least 74,864 babies have been recorded with the name Lila in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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