Ila
How to say it: EYE-luh · /ˈaɪlə/
In Sanskrit, 'Ila' means 'earth' or 'speech'; also a Hebrew variant of Elah meaning 'oak tree'.
Ila was the 29th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 390 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1900s, its births are up 2.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #13 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #29 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 390 |
| Share of births | 1 in 513 |
| Peak decade | 1900s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #13 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,359 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After nearly disappearing following the 1900s, Ila stayed very quiet through the 1980s. It remains well below its peak, though the next few years should see it rise.
What goes with it
Soft and gentle with a nature spirit, it moves lightly. Ivy makes a lovely companion.
Honouring a Ila in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ila is about 1 in 22.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew, Hindi.
In France: #1,359 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Ila
- Ila Arun (born 1954)Indian actress and singer
- Ila Arab Mehta (born 1938)Gujarati novelist and story writer from India
- Ila Mitra (1925–2002)Bangladeshi activist
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