Lila Bruce

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lila Bruce — French
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lila Bruce is a name that combines French origins. The first name Lila is a feminine given name of French origin. Lila is a feminine given name. People with the given name Lila Lila Avilés (born 1982), Mexican film director, screenwriter, actress and producer Lila Cockrell (1922–2019), American politician Lila Downs (born 1968), Mexican singer Lila Fenwick (1932–2020), American lawyer, human rights advocate, and United Nations official Lila Iké (born 1994), Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter Lila Kari, Romanian and Canadian computer scientist and professor Lila Karp (1933–2008), American writer and activist Lila Katzen (1925–1998), American sculptor Lila Kedrova (1909-2000), French actress Lila Lamgade. The surname Bruce: The surname Bruce is a British surname of French origin. In Scotland, it is derived from Clan Bruce. In some cases it is derived from the French place name of Briouze in Normandy, (see Braose) while in others it appears to be derived from Brix in Normandy, or Bruz in Brittany, both in France. The surname is also common among a Ghanaian family of Accra of Euro-African ancestry. Lila is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 45K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Lila reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Lila

French

Lila is a feminine given name. People with the given name Lila Lila Avilés (born 1982), Mexican film director, screenwriter, actress and producer Lila Cockrell (1922–2019), American politician Lila Downs (born 1968), Mexican singer Lila Fenwick (1932–2020), American lawyer, human rights advocate, and United Nations official Lila Iké (born 1994), Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter Lila Kari, Romanian and Canadian computer scientist and professor Lila Karp (1933–2008), American writer and activist Lila Katzen (1925–1998), American sculptor Lila Kedrova (1909-2000), French actress Lila Lamgade.

Surname: Bruce

Meaning: from the brushwood

French

The surname Bruce is a British surname of French origin. In Scotland, it is derived from Clan Bruce. In some cases it is derived from the French place name of Briouze in Normandy, (see Braose) while in others it appears to be derived from Brix in Normandy, or Bruz in Brittany, both in France. The surname is also common among a Ghanaian family of Accra of Euro-African ancestry.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Lila is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Lila by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Lila Bruce

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Lila Bruce:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

2
Personality Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Lila?
The first name Lila originates from French. Lila is a feminine given name. People with the given name Lila Lila Avilés (born 1982), Mexican film director, screenwriter, actress and producer Lila Cockrell (1922–2019), American politician Lila Downs (born 1968), Mexican singer Lila Fenwick (1932–2020), American lawyer, human rights advocate, and United Nations official Lila Iké (born 1994), Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter Lila Kari, Romanian and Canadian computer scientist and professor Lila Karp (1933–2008), American writer and activist Lila Katzen (1925–1998), American sculptor Lila Kedrova (1909-2000), French actress Lila Lamgade.
When was Lila most popular?
The name Lila reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bruce?
The surname Bruce originates from French. The surname Bruce is a British surname of French origin. In Scotland, it is derived from Clan Bruce. In some cases it is derived from the French place name of Briouze in Normandy, (see Braose) while in others it appears to be derived from Brix in Normandy, or Bruz in Brittany, both in France. The surname is also common among a Ghanaian family of Accra of Euro-African ancestry.
How common is the surname Bruce?
The surname Bruce is shared by approximately 53K people worldwide.
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