US Popularity:1305
Origin:French
Other Origin(s):Sanskrit, Turkish
Meaning:From the Island; Speech; Earth; Beautiful; Halo of the moon
Ila is a girl’s name of French origin and means “from the island.” Ila is a short and simple name that evokes images of blissful summers along the French Riviera, lounging on the beach and speeding across hairpin mountain roads like Grace Kelly in To Catch A Thief. Nothing says sophistication and effortlessly cool like a French baby name, making Ila a bona fide choice for parents who love everything about the country and its culture, from the bread to the fashion and everything in between! Ila may also have links to the Turkish name Aila or Ayla, meaning "beautiful" or "halo of the moon," and the Sanskrit word ila, meaning "speech" or "Earth." This can make Ila a perfect fit for baby, whether they're a night owl, down-to-earth, or a talkative bundle of joy.

Ila Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ila is currently #1154 on The Bump
Girl:Ila is currently #521 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ila is currently #1305 in U.S. births
Girl:Ila is currently #497 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#1305
in 2022
+ 147
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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