Ila Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Ila is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'earth' or 'speech'. It has evolved from its ancient roots to modern usage, reflecting traits of nature and fertility. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name. Ila has gained popularity as a unique name choice in contemporary culture.

The name Ila is most popular in Idaho, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ila has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ila' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4347th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6076th out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 276th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 383rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1013th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2440th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4285th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2276th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 941st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ila' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ila"

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Pronunciation

/ˈaɪlə/

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Origin

Sanskrit

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Etymology

The name Ila originates from the Sanskrit word 'ila', which means 'earth' or 'speech'. In Hindu mythology, Ila is also a name of a goddess and is associated with the earth and fertility.

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Meaning

earth, speech

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Language Evolution

Ila (Sanskrit), Ila (Modern usage)

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Historical Usage

The name Ila has been used in various cultures, particularly in India, and has gained popularity in modern times as a unique name choice.

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Variants & Derivatives

Ilaa, Ilah

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Ila is perceived as a modern and unique name, often chosen for its simplicity and connection to nature.

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Famous People

Ila Arun, an Indian actress and singer, Ila Pattison, a British artist

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ila"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Ila"

"Ila" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 4347th of 7545 50
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 6076th of 6773 10
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 276th of 9107 9,928
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 383rd of 9204 5,714
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1013th of 12526 1,932
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2440th of 19264 514
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 4285th of 27321 346
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 2276th of 35406 1,263
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 941st of 30306 3,433

Regional Popularity of "Ila" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Ila" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
16.53%
234th/1416
41.62%
574th/1379
9.85%
233rd/2366
19.88%
227th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
18.37%
284th/1546
46.47%
723rd/1556
15.26%
359th/2353
23.27%
360th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
41.81%
931st/2227
67.53%
1641st/2430
34.63%
988th/2853
46.81%
1299th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 73.56%
2588th/3518
66.12%
2674th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 74.56%
4710th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
44.30%
2030th/4582
58.19%
3005th/5164
37.62%
2751st/7313
27.46%
2049th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
17.34%
691st/3984
31.98%
1435th/4487
14.89%
1016th/6822
15.06%
945th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Ila"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Ila" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.