UK girl's name
Lilas
Derived from the name of the purple flower, Lilac of French origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lilas is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lilas popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4645, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2018 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Lilas is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Lilas. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lilas ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 4 girls were registered as Lilas.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lilas as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4645
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2022
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Lilas mean?
The name Lilas is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word "लीला" (lila), which means "divine play" or "cosmic dance" in Hinduism. It is often associated with the playful and joyful aspects of the divine, particularly in the context of the Hindu god Krishna's leelas, or enchanting pastimes.
Lila is a significant concept in Hindu philosophy, representing the manifestation of the universe as a creative expression of the divine. It is believed that the world we inhabit is a reflection of the divine's playful and joyful nature, a manifestation of the cosmic dance of creation, preservation, and dissolution.
The name Lilas is a variant of the Sanskrit word Lila, with the addition of the 's' at the end, possibly influenced by other languages or cultural adaptations. It is particularly popular in the Indian subcontinent, especially among Hindus, as it carries spiritual and cultural significance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lilas can be found in ancient Hindu texts, such as the Bhagavata Purana, which extensively describes the leelas, or divine pastimes, of Lord Krishna. The name Lilas is often associated with the notion of divine playfulness and the celebration of life's beauty and diversity.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lilas:
1. Lilas Nag (1905-1966), an Indian writer and poet known for her contributions to Bengali literature. 2. Lilas Fang (1834-1910), a Haitian political figure and military leader who played a significant role in the Haitian Revolution. 3. Lilas Basu (1920-2003), an Indian classical singer and exponent of the Agra gharana, renowned for her contributions to Hindustani classical music. 4. Lilas Satish Husain (1887-1967), an Indian lawyer, writer, and politician who served as the President of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan. 5. Lilas Ivinskis (1882-1971), a Lithuanian diplomat and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Lithuania from 1939 to 1940.
The name Lilas carries a rich cultural and spiritual heritage, particularly in the Indian subcontinent, where it is deeply rooted in Hindu philosophy and literature. Its connection to the concept of divine play and the celebration of life's beauty has made it a popular choice for many families.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lilas over time
The chart below shows babies named Lilas registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2018 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Lilas, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lilas by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lilas was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4645 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5666 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Lilas
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Lilas: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lilas in the UK right now?
In 2022, Lilas was ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Lilas most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 4 babies registered as Lilas in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lilas?
Derived from the name of the purple flower, Lilac of French origin.
How many people are called Lilas in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Lilas across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.