Lylla

♀ Girl

Pronounced LIL-ah /ˈlɪl.ə/High

Meaning: A variant of Lila or Lilla; Lila from Arabic layla meaning night or dark beauty, or from Sanskrit lila meaning divine play or playfulnessMedium

In 30 seconds: Lylla is a softly doubled variant of Lila, drawing on both the Arabic meaning of night beauty and the Sanskrit meaning of divine play, wrapped in a gentle two-syllable sound with a modern twist.

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Origin MediumArabic, English, Sanskrit

MeaningA variant of Lila or Lilla; Lila from Arabic layla meaning night or dark beauty, or from Sanskrit lila meaning divine play or playfulness

U.S. rank (2024)#3061 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births53 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 232

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Lylla functions as a variant of Lila or Lilla, names with dual etymological streams. From Arabic, Layla (night) gave rise to softer forms like Lila and Lylla. From Sanskrit, lila means divine play or the cosmic playfulness of God. Both traditions give the name poetic depth.

The double-l spelling Lylla distinguishes this form from the more common Lila and Lilla. Its appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2023 brought it to wider attention, though it remains rare as a given name in official records.

Did you know? Lylla is also the name of an otter character and Rocket Raccoon's beloved companion in the Marvel Comics universe and in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023), giving the name a newly minted pop-culture association.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Lila — dual Arabic and Sanskrit etymologyMarvel Comics — Lylla (character) — pop-culture appearance of the name

Variations

LilaLillaLilahLyla

Nicknames

LylLily

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If you like Lylla…

Lila— primary name of which Lylla is a double-l variant

Lyla— shares the same sound with an alternative spelling

Lilah— fellow soft variant of the same name cluster

Layla— Arabic source name sharing the night-beauty meaning

Frequently Asked

What does the name Lylla mean?

Lylla is a variant of Lila, meaning night or dark beauty from Arabic, or divine play from Sanskrit.

How do you pronounce Lylla?

It is said LIL-ah, two syllables with stress on the first.

Is Lylla a boy or girl name?

Lylla is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Lylla?

Lylla is a rare variant spelling; the more common forms Lila, Lyla, and Lilah are more frequently used.