Nila Girl

Popularity: #832 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: NEE-lah /ˈniːlə/

Origin: Sanskrit; Arabic

Meaning: Sanskrit: 'night'; Arabic: 'delicate, tender'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Nila has its roots in the Sanskrit word "nīla," which means "blue" or "dark." This term is often associated with the color of the night sky or the deep blue of water, reflecting a connection to nature and the elements. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, particularly in South Asia, where it is prevalent in languages influenced by Sanskrit.

From Sanskrit, the name has been adopted into other languages and cultures, often retaining its original meaning related to color. Historically, the name Nila has been associated with various figures in Indian mythology and literature.

In Hindu texts, the term is often linked to deities and celestial beings, emphasizing beauty and grace. The name has also appeared in classical poetry and stories, where it symbolizes depth and tranquility.

The use of Nila in these contexts has contributed to its enduring presence in cultural narratives throughout the centuries. In addition to its linguistic and historical significance, Nila carries cultural resonance as a symbol of beauty and serenity.

The name is sometimes associated with the moon and water, elements that are revered in many cultures for their calming and nurturing qualities. This symbolic connection has helped maintain the name's relevance in various traditions, where it is often bestowed upon girls to evoke the qualities of grace and tranquility.

The diminutive form "Nili" may also be used affectionately, though its historical significance is less pronounced. Overall, Nila encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic heritage and cultural symbolism.

Famous people named Nila

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Nila N. is a singer best known for her work in the music industry and collaborations with various artists.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Nila, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nila was first seen in the United States in 1890.

Nila has ranked as high as #2783 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Indiana, California, Texas, West Virginia, and Oklahoma.

In the past 5 years the name Nila has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Nila is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Nila was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Nila.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 116 116
2024 122 122
2023 103 103
2022 144 144
2021 108 108
2020 110 110
2019 125 125
2018 120 120
2017 127 127
2016 105 105
2015 117 117
2014 110 110
2013 107 107
2012 100 100
2011 91 91
2010 61 61
2009 83 83
2008 67 67
2007 63 63
2006 66 66
2005 56 56
2004 50 50
2003 50 50
2002 46 46
2001 35 35
2000 38 38
1999 39 39
1998 33 33
1997 20 20
1996 28 28
1995 31 31
1994 18 18
1993 10 10
1992 9 9
1991 19 19
1990 12 12
1989 14 14
1988 18 18
1987 12 12
1986 18 18
1985 18 18
1984 17 17
1983 16 16
1982 25 25
1981 18 18
1980 18 18
1979 21 21
1978 16 16
1977 16 16
1976 20 20
1975 19 19
1974 22 22
1973 19 19
1972 28 28
1971 20 20
1970 19 19
1969 25 25
1968 21 21
1967 37 37
1966 37 37
1965 28 28
1964 31 31
1963 38 38
1962 43 43
1961 51 51
1960 66 66
1959 61 61
1958 71 71
1957 75 75
1956 92 92
1955 79 79
1954 95 95
1953 98 98
1952 83 83
1951 101 101
1950 78 78
1949 93 93
1948 78 78
1947 78 78
1946 86 86
1945 72 72
1944 72 72
1943 92 92
1942 106 106
1941 92 92
1940 85 85
1939 103 103
1938 87 87
1937 86 86
1936 101 101
1935 128 128
1934 118 118
1933 94 94
1932 73 73
1931 68 68
1930 86 86
1929 88 88
1928 72 72
1927 86 86
1926 68 68
1925 66 66
1924 73 73
1923 73 73
1922 64 64
1921 61 61
1920 62 62
1919 53 53
1918 49 49
1917 45 45
1916 38 38
1915 43 43
1914 38 38
1913 24 24
1912 22 22
1911 14 14
1910 21 21
1909 11 11
1908 18 18
1907 5 5
1906 6 6
1905 8 8
1904 14 14
1903 6 6
1902 8 8
1901 9 9
1900 11 11
1899 9 9
1898 8 8
1897 5 5
1895 7 7
1893 7 7
1892 8 8
1891 9 9
1890 6 6

Top States for Nila (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 28
38%
FL 11
15%
TX 8
11%
GA 8
11%
NC 7
9%
OH 7
9%
MI 5
7%