Girl Name
Lilla
Lilla is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Lilla — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Lila is on your shortlist, Lilla belongs in the same conversation.
Lilla meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Lilla has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Lilla as L·I·L·L·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Lilla is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Lilla variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Lillaa, Lillae, Lillay, Lill.
- Nicknames: Lil and L.
- Middle names: Pair Lilla with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Lilla middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lila, Leola, Lella, Leila, Layla — full picks on the sibling names for Lilla guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Lilla? Browse our names like Lilla guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Lilla
What does the name Lilla mean?
Lilla has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Lilla?
The exact origin of Lilla is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Lilla?
Lilla has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Lilla a boy's or girl's name?
Lilla is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Lilla in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Lilla sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Lilla?
Names that share Lilla's sound and style include Lila, Leola, Lella, Leila, Layla.
What middle names pair well with Lilla?
Good middle-name fits for Lilla pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Lilla is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Lilla is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Lilla?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lilla share its rhythm without rhyming — Lila, Leola, Lella all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.