Nila
Nila: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /nilə/ · /naɪlə/
Meaning and origin of Nila
- A unisex given name borne by people in or from India.
- A female given name.
- A female given name from Russian or Ukrainian.
Etymology
From Sanskrit नील (nīla, “of a dark colour; blue; black”), Bengali নীলা (nila, “blue”), or related words in other Indian subcontinent languages.
How popular is Nila?
Since 1880, 7,136 girls in the U.S. have been named Nila. Its highest rank for girls was #567 in 1935. In 2025, 116 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Nila
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Nila
Sister and brother names that share Nila's Russian or Ukrainian roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Nila FAQ
What does the name Nila mean?
A unisex given name borne by people in or from India. A female given name. A female given name from Russian or Ukrainian. From Sanskrit नील (nīla, “of a dark colour; blue; black”), Bengali নীলা (nila, “blue”), or related words in other Indian subcontinent languages.
What is the origin of the name Nila?
Nila is listed as a name of Russian or Ukrainian origin.
How popular is the name Nila?
Since 1880, 7,136 girls in the U.S. have been named Nila. Its highest rank for girls was #567 in 1935. In 2025, 116 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Nila a boy or girl name?
Nila is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 7,136 girls and 0 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.