Nila
Girl name · Indian · Irish · Latin · Spanish
- US rank
- #1,747
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #565 in 1935
116 babies were named Nila in the US in 2025. It has climbed 45 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1890–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Nila you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 13,850 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Nila, 116 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nila would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNila first shows up in US birth records in 1890, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 135 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1935, when it ranked #565. Today it's #1,747, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowNila is 3.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 47,847 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 13,850.
- TrendNila has climbed 45 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,747. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedNila is most popular in Washington, where it ranks #732, followed by New Jersey (#774) and Virginia (#843). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
About the name Nila
Nila is a girl name of Indian, Irish and Latin origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-ila”. US birth records list Nila for girls from 1890 to 2025, in 134 of those 136 years. Its best year was 1935, when it ranked #565 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,747, with 116 babies.
Origin:Indian namesIrish namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 27 | 36,846 girls |
| 1900s | 33 | 30,562 girls |
| 1910s | 43 | 23,524 girls |
| 1920s | 60 | 16,711 girls |
| 1930s | 89 | 11,265 girls |
| 1940s | 60 | 16,578 girls |
| 1950s | 44 | 22,952 girls |
| 1960s | 20 | 49,092 girls |
| 1970s | 13 | 76,982 girls |
| 1980s | 10 | 98,328 girls |
| 1990s | 12 | 81,500 girls |
| 2000s | 30 | 33,456 girls |
| 2010s | 61 | 16,426 girls |
| 2020s | 72 | 13,847 girls |
Other spellings of Nila
More Indian girl names
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- Unisex name: Veda · knowledge
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Questions about the name Nila
What is the origin of the name Nila?
Nila has Indian, Irish, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Indian names include Kali, Serena, Mira.
Is Nila a boy or girl name?
Nila is a girl name.
How popular is the name Nila?
Nila ranked #1,747 for US girls in 2025, given to 116 babies. Its best year was 1935 (#565).