Atsila
Gender-neutral name · Native American
Meaningfire · Cherokee
Atsila is a Native American gender-neutral name meaning “fire”, with Cherokee roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Atsila has the name Ila hiding inside it.
- Word funAtsila starts and ends with the same letter, A. A neat little bookend.
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Atsila
Atsila is a gender-neutral name of Native American origin meaning “fire”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Atsila at school. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:Native American names
More Native American names
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Girl name: Savannah · treeless plain
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Girl name: Winona · firstborn daughter
- Girl name: Nayla · achiever, winner
- Girl name: Savanna · treeless grassland
- Girl name: Kaydence · rhythm
- Boy name: Mikah · who is like God
Questions about the name Atsila
What does the name Atsila mean?
Atsila means “fire” and comes from Cherokee. Names built around “fire” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other gender-neutral names with a similar meaning include Aiden (“little fire”), Ayden (“little fire”), Aidan (“little fire”) and Keegan (“son of little fire”).
What is the origin of the name Atsila?
Atsila is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Cherokee. Other Native American names to consider are Kai (“sea”), Savannah (“treeless plain”), Dakota (“friend, ally”) and Winona (“firstborn daughter”).
Is Atsila a boy or girl name?
Both. Atsila is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
What names are similar to Atsila?
If you like Atsila, you might also like Aiden, Ayden, Aidan and Keegan.
What should I know before naming my baby Atsila?
Atsila is a Native American gender-neutral name meaning “fire”, with Cherokee roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.