Lila Ray

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lila Ray — French
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lila Ray 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 Ray: The surname Ray has several origins. Origin of the surname In some cases it originates from a nickname, derived from the Old French rei, roy, meaning "king", which was sometimes also used as a personal name. This nickname may have denoted a person's pride or swagger, someone's appearance, or regal behavior or bearing, or may have referred to achievement in a contest, royal service, or may have denoted someone who presided over certain festive celebrations. 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: Ray

French

The surname Ray has several origins. Origin of the surname In some cases it originates from a nickname, derived from the Old French rei, roy, meaning "king", which was sometimes also used as a personal name. This nickname may have denoted a person's pride or swagger, someone's appearance, or regal behavior or bearing, or may have referred to achievement in a contest, royal service, or may have denoted someone who presided over certain festive celebrations.

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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
1910s
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1930s
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1970s
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Notable People Named Lila Ray

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 Ray:

6
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

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

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

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 Ray?
The surname Ray originates from French. The surname Ray has several origins. Origin of the surname In some cases it originates from a nickname, derived from the Old French rei, roy, meaning "king", which was sometimes also used as a personal name. This nickname may have denoted a person's pride or swagger, someone's appearance, or regal behavior or bearing, or may have referred to achievement in a contest, royal service, or may have denoted someone who presided over certain festive celebrations.
How common is the surname Ray?
The surname Ray is shared by approximately 133K people worldwide.
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