How Many People Are Named Lila?
Complete statistics for the name Lila: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lila means 'play' in Sanskrit and it's a rare name for girls. That's just 1 in 7,281 Americans who have it! Interestingly, half of people named Lila are over 60, making it seem more like an older generation's choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 57All 74,828 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lila Through the Generations
With 45,326 people named Lila living today, the name has seen its peak in 2010 when 1,969 babies were given this moniker. The current age distribution shows a significant skew towards the older generation, with 37,787 individuals over 60 years old. This makes up about 50% of all Lila's, indicating that despite being a modern name, it's also popular among the elderly.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lila's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Lila
How Many People Have the Name Lila?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 328 people in the United States currently share the name Lila. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,010,516 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lila a Common or Rare Name?
Lila is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lila Mean?
Lila means "play" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lila in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lila Most Popular?
The name Lila reached peak popularity in 2010, with 1,969 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lila?
Approximately 328 people named Lila live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 328. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,010,516 Americans.
Is Lila a rare name?
Lila is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,010,516 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lila mean?
Lila means "play" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Lila more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lila are male and 100% are female.
When was Lila most popular?
Lila peaked in 2010 with 1,969 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.