This "Lila" is pronounced LEEla. When Lila is pronounced LYla, it's likely the English name [https://www.behindthename.com/name/lila-2]. It can be a little confusing, but they're two unrelated names! Personally, I think it sounds very nice, "playful" as the meaning describes.
The Indian name is said LEE lah, not the trendy English LYE la. I've met many Leelas (not the Lila spelling).This one will be top 10-20 within five years in the US. I'm sure of it. If popularity annoys you and you love this name, BE WARNED. It's the next Ava.
― Anonymous User 8/15/2008
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I've always pronounced it LIL-ah. Like Lily, but with an 'ah', in the place of the Y.