Gila Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationGEE-lah / /ˈɡiː.lə/Hebrew; Spanish
Meaning
Hebrew: 'joy'; Spanish: 'gila' means 'joy' or 'delight'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew culture, Gila is often associated with joy and happiness, reflecting positive emotions. The name is used in various Jewish communities and has biblical roots. In Spanish-speaking cultures, 'gila' is a term that conveys a sense of delight, further emphasizing the joyful connotation of the name.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gilah
International Variants
- Gila (Hebrew)
- Gila (Spanish)
Famous people named Gila
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Fictional characters named Gila
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gila was first seen in the United States in 1920. Gila has ranked as high as #1057 nationally, which occurred in 1973, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Gila has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gila (2020)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 9 |