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This name is so pretty! Lila is becoming more and more popular, and I think that's because it's a fresh name from the super popular "Lil" names, such as Lily and Lillian. It's cute and spunky, yet very sophisticated. Maybe the next Olivia?

Man, I LOVE this name. My mother is Egyptian so it would be incredible to honor this heritage with such a beautiful Arabic name. I think "Lyla" is a much more popular spelling, but I like the way "Lila" looks better. My only concern is that people may pronounce it "Lee-lah" by mistake. Does anyone with this name and this spelling have this situation?

I named my daughter Lila because it means Lilac or purple (my favorite color) in Spanish. We pronounce it Lee-la because that is how you would pronounce it in Spanish, not Lie-la.

Personal experiences with the name Lila: | Edit

My name is Lyla, but spelt "Lyla." Whenever someone asks my name and I tell them, they always say "That's a pretty name!" Or "that's beautiful." I never found it so special myself, but apparently, everyone likes it. Though, it is a pretty unique name. I have not met anyone in person with the name Lyla, let alone the same spelling. I like that, though, because it makes me feel special. However, when I was younger I remember always getting upset because they never had necklaces or mugs with my name on it, and now I think: Who care? Who wants to be like everybody else?
The odd person would pronounce it wrong, but now they almost never do.
I really like this name, but someimes the spelling is a little awkard. I sort of like the spelling "Lila" better, but they have the same pronunciation.
I definitely recommond this name for a nice, youthful family!

My name is Lila, but it's pronounced Lee-la. My parents took it from the Sanskrit version. I love my name, but people always pronounce it Lye-la, which I don't like. It's definitely a name that's prone to bungling. Still, it's unusual in a good way -- sort of familiar and unfamiliar at once. Everyone always tells me what a beautiful name I have, regardless of how they think it's pronounced.

Nicknames for Lila: | Edit

My name is Lyla, and my friends call me "Lee-lie" or "Lula" but they're just being goofy. Normally they just shorten it to "Lye" like, "Lie," because it is pronounced "LIE-lah."

Meanings and history of the name Lila: | Edit

In Spanish "lila" is the word for the color lilac. In German it means "purple".

Famous real-life people named Lila: | Edit

Kate Moss and Trinny from the BBC's fashion show "What Not To Wear" named their daughters Lila.
Lila Murillo, Venezuelan actress

Lila in song, story & screen: | Edit

"Lyla", song by Oasis.
Keri Russel's character in the movie "August Rush" was also named Lila
Lyla Garrity is a character in the tv show "Friday Night Lights"