Lila Ferguson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lila Ferguson — French
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lila Ferguson 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 Ferguson: Ferguson is an Anglicization of the Scots Gaelic "Macfhearghus", a patronymic form of the personal name Fergus which translates as son of the angry (one). Fergus derives from the Gaelic elements ‘fear’ (man) and ‘gus’ (vigor or strength), thus meaning ‘man of vigor.’ While some poetic interpretations associate the name with anger or battle fury, this is not the primary etymological meaning. 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: Ferguson

Celtic

Ferguson is an Anglicization of the Scots Gaelic "Macfhearghus", a patronymic form of the personal name Fergus which translates as son of the angry (one). Fergus derives from the Gaelic elements ‘fear’ (man) and ‘gus’ (vigor or strength), thus meaning ‘man of vigor.’ While some poetic interpretations associate the name with anger or battle fury, this is not the primary etymological meaning.

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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:

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Notable People Named Lila Ferguson

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 Ferguson:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Ferguson?
The surname Ferguson originates from Celtic. Ferguson is an Anglicization of the Scots Gaelic "Macfhearghus", a patronymic form of the personal name Fergus which translates as son of the angry (one). Fergus derives from the Gaelic elements ‘fear’ (man) and ‘gus’ (vigor or strength), thus meaning ‘man of vigor.’ While some poetic interpretations associate the name with anger or battle fury, this is not the primary etymological meaning.
What are the origins of the name Lila Ferguson?
The name Lila Ferguson combines two different traditions: the first name Lila has French roots, while the surname Ferguson originates from Celtic.
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