Baila
How to say it: BYE-luh · /ˈbaɪlə/
Yiddish form of Beyla meaning 'beautiful' - also Spanish verb 'she dances'.
Baila was the 1,184th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 146 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 17% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,133 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,184 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 146 |
| Share of births | 1 in 22,707 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +17% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,133 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Growth continues through the 2020s, the strongest period yet for Baila. Added strength may follow shortly.
What goes with it
Light and crisp with soft edges, Baila feels tender. Shira matches its gentle glow.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Baila is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Spanish.
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