Ila
Ila: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ila
- A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.
- A male given name.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit इला (ilā).
How popular is Ila?
Since 1880, 25,060 girls and 60 boys in the U.S. have been named Ila (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #237 in 1903. Its highest rank for boys was #2817 in 1916. In 2025 it ranked #718 for girls, with 390 babies given the name.
Names similar to Ila
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Ila
Sister and brother names that share Ila's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Ila FAQ
What does the name Ila mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. A male given name. Borrowed from Sanskrit इला (ilā).
What is the origin of the name Ila?
Ila is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Ila?
Since 1880, 25,060 girls and 60 boys in the U.S. have been named Ila (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #237 in 1903. Its highest rank for boys was #2817 in 1916. In 2025 it ranked #718 for girls, with 390 babies given the name.
Is Ila a boy or girl name?
Ila is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 25,060 girls and 60 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.