Lila?

[name_u]Honest[/name_u] thoughts? Vibes? Is it trendy? How would you pronounce and spell it?

Where I live, A names rank supreme :crown: and makeup about a third of the top 100, but since im planning on moving, maybe la-la names really are mega popular? [name_f]Lily[/name_f] was really popular here for awhile, but I’m hearing it less and less! Plus, I tend to like more ā€œpopularā€ names anyway :wink:.
The vibes I get and spunky and sweet! What about you?

Thanks Berries :heartpulse:

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I have a cousin named [name_f]Lila[/name_f]! I think I’ve only met three or four, all around my age (13-16 as of now). [name_f]Lila[/name_f] seems very floral but not in a super fancy way.

LIE-la, spelled either [name_f]Lila[/name_f] (favorite of mine) or [name_f]Lilah[/name_f]

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I don’t think it’s trendy, I really like [name_f]Lilah[/name_f] (spelled that way) and prefer it by FAR to [name_f]Lily[/name_f], [name_f]Liliana[/name_f], [name_f]Lillian[/name_f] etc. I say LY luh, like the y in sky. I know one [name_f]Lyla[/name_f] and one [name_f]Lila[/name_f], so it isn’t common in my area. I get sweet, pretty, but intelligent vibes. [name_u]Love[/name_u] this name!

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I would pronounce it as lee-lah if I was speaking Spanish and lie-lah if I assumed she was an English-speaker. Regardless, both ways are beautiful! I love this name a lot. :two_hearts:

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Thank you for you response! I definitely agree, floral but not fancy :leaves::cherry_blossom:

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I’m glad to hear you don’t think it’s overdone! And I agree, I prefer it to the Lilys

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Both pronunciations are definitely beautiful! Thank you for your response, I always love to know how it would be perceived in Spanish :relaxed:

[name_f]Lila[/name_f] is one of my favorite names! It feels spunky and energetic to me.

I love both pronunciations, but I prefer lee-la. For lye-la I like the [name_f]Laila[/name_f] and [name_f]Lyla[/name_f] spellings too.

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I’m not a fan tbh. Nothing wrong with it in theory, but I associate it with Layla/Leila because I never know which way the latter spelling is pronounced, and as a former daycare teacher, I’ve taught 3 Laylas, plus a friend has a little daughter with the name too. However, I feel totally different about the lee-luh pronunciation. That’s super cute and won’t get lost in the crowd.

Good to know, thank you! And I agree, the lee la pronunciation is really cute and stands out

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[name_f]Lila[/name_f] is bright, sharp and sweet with a stylish, on trend vibe. I’ve actually yet to meet or encounter one.

I pronounce it Lie-luh

I like the spellings [name_f]Lila[/name_f] and [name_f]Lyla[/name_f]

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Yeah, it’s a shame because [name_f]Lila[/name_f] is super sweet, but I just know so many. I also grew up with girls named [name_f]Leila[/name_f] (spelling assumed, but it was pronounced lee-eye-luh) and [name_f]Lelia[/name_f] (leel-lee-uh), which are also nice alternatives if you’re looking for more!

Btw, I’m a [name_f]Lily[/name_f], and have only met one other [name_f]Lily[/name_f] in my entire life, as well as two Lilianas who have it as a nickname. I know it’s popular at the moment, but the youngest one I’ve ever met is in college now. So I’d be a hypocrite if I recommended [name_f]Lily[/name_f] despite the popularity but recommended against [name_f]Lila[/name_f] for the same reason.

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Yes me too!! Thank you for your thought :smiling_face::purple_heart:

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@bemiranda If you really love the name, I wouldn’t worry about the popularity at all. I pronounce it ā€œlie-laā€ and spell it [name_f]Lyla[/name_f], but I don’t think you can go wrong either way. [name_f]My[/name_f] personal preference is just for [name_f]Lyla[/name_f] over [name_f]Lila[/name_f]. I think it is a name that ages really well. I can see it on a woman of any age. It’s a very spunky name, and I see a girl/teen/woman who isn’t afraid to speak her mind, and I love it so much! :heart_eyes: [name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps!

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i love lila, it’s such a sweet name!
growing up i knew a few lila’s, so i don’t think it’s unique, but it’s definitely not as trendy as other names out there (like lily). i pronounce it lie-la and my favorite spelling is either lila or lilah! lila makes me think of cherry blossoms, fairies, and everything and anything magical :fairy:

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Oooo I love this response, thank you!!! :heartpulse:

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:face_holding_back_tears: This is beautiful thank you :purple_heart::sparkles:

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[name_f]Lila[/name_f] is what I consider to be semi popular… never has been as famous or trendy as [name_f]Lily[/name_f] but still carries a large sense of familiarity.

I have always thought the name is very pretty, charming, and kind of regal. Not a name that is overused, I would go for it, I wouldn’t mind having a child named [name_f]Lila[/name_f] or being named [name_f]Lila[/name_f] myself.

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[name_f]Lila[/name_f] isn’t normally the type of name I like, but it’s actually on my long list right now! Something about her just feels so refreshing! I don’t think I’d actually use it for a child, but I do really like it.

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I prefer the spelling [name_f]Lyla[/name_f]

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