Girl Name · Latin Origin
Lilla
Lilla — a girl name from the Latin tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Lily", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Lila is on your shortlist, Lilla belongs in the same conversation.
Lilla meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Lily
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Lilla to related Latin baby names.
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 means "Lily" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Lilla?
Lilla originates in Latin naming tradition.
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.