Lila Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lila Name at a Glance

Name	Lila
Meaning	Lilac. Can also be a variant of Leila: Dark. Born at night.
Origin	Persian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Lila Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lila means “Lilac. Can also be a variant of Leila: Dark. Born at night”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lila Name Origin

Our database records Lila under Persian origin. Browse more Persian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lila a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lila is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lila

When considering Lila for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.