Hila
Meaningpraise · Hebrew
- US rank
- #6,325
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,006 in 1890
18 babies were named Hila in the US in 2025. It has climbed 887 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1884–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Hila you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 89,286 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Hila, 18 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hila would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHila first shows up in US birth records in 1884, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 141 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1890, when it ranked #1,006. Today it's #6,325, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowHila is 2.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 256,410 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 89,286.
- TrendHila has climbed 887 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,325. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Hila means “praise”.
About the name Hila
Hila is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning “praise”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ila”. US birth records list Hila for girls from 1884 to 2025, in 91 of those 142 years. Its best year was 1890, when it ranked #1,006 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #6,325, with 18 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 13 | 75,094 girls |
| 1890s | 21 | 47,015 girls |
| 1900s | 18 | 56,465 girls |
| 1910s | 11 | 93,985 girls |
| 1920s | 7.7 | 130,719 girls |
| 1930s | 5.4 | 186,567 girls |
| 1940s | 2.3 | 444,444 girls |
| 1950s | 0.6 | 1,666,667 girls |
| 1960s | 0.6 | 1,562,500 girls |
| 1970s | 1.1 | 892,857 girls |
| 1980s | 2.0 | 507,614 girls |
| 1990s | 2.7 | 370,370 girls |
| 2000s | 4.6 | 215,983 girls |
| 2010s | 6.5 | 153,610 girls |
| 2020s | 11 | 88,365 girls |
More Hebrew girl names
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aria · solo melody
- Girl name: Ella · possibly all, entirely
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Sadie · princess
Questions about the name Hila
What does the name Hila mean?
Hila means “praise” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Hila?
Hila has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Mia, Isabella, Ava.
Is Hila a boy or girl name?
Hila is a girl name.
How popular is the name Hila?
Hila ranked #6,325 for US girls in 2025, given to 18 babies. Its best year was 1890 (#1,006).