Nila

Nila is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 122 girls in the United States.

Nila at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nila

Nila belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nila first appears in Social Security records in 1890. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #567 in 1935, and in 2024 122 babies received the name — 7,019 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nila in US records

First recorded (US)
1890
Best US rank
#567 in 1935
Peak year
2022
Babies named Nila in 2024
122
Total since 1880
7,019

Nila in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#610 in 2025
Babies named Nila in 2025
64
Total since 1996
477

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nila mean?

The meaning of Nila is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nila a boy or girl name?

Nila is a girl name. In 2024, 122 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nila?

Nila comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nila?

Nila first appears in US records in 1890. Its best-ever ranking was #567 in 1935, and 122 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].