Nila Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNEE-lah / ˈniːləSanskrit; Arabic
Meaning
Sanskrit: 'night'; Arabic: 'delicate, tender'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Sanskrit, Nila is often associated with the night and is sometimes used in poetic contexts. In Arabic, the name conveys a sense of delicacy and tenderness. The name has been used in various cultures, reflecting different meanings and attributes. It is relatively uncommon but has gained some popularity in modern naming trends.
Trend Summary
Nila has seen a gradual increase in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Neela
- Nilaah
International Variants
- Nila (Hindi/India)
- Nila (Arabic)
Famous people named Nila
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Fictional characters named Nila
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nila was first seen in the United States in 1890. Nila has ranked as high as #1249 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 down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nila (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 28 | |
| FL | 11 | |
| GA | 8 | |
| TX | 8 | |
| NC | 7 | |
| OH | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 8 |
| 1893 | 7 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 11 |
| 1901 | 9 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1904 | 14 |
| 1905 | 8 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1908 | 18 |
| 1909 | 11 |
| 1910 | 21 |
| 1911 | 14 |
| 1912 | 22 |
| 1913 | 24 |
| 1914 | 38 |
| 1915 | 43 |
| 1916 | 38 |
| 1917 | 45 |
| 1918 | 49 |
| 1919 | 53 |
| 1920 | 62 |
| 1921 | 61 |
| 1922 | 64 |
| 1923 | 73 |
| 1924 | 73 |
| 1925 | 66 |
| 1926 | 68 |
| 1927 | 86 |
| 1928 | 72 |
| 1929 | 88 |
| 1930 | 86 |
| 1931 | 68 |
| 1932 | 73 |
| 1933 | 94 |
| 1934 | 118 |
| 1935 | 128 |
| 1936 | 101 |
| 1937 | 86 |
| 1938 | 87 |
| 1939 | 103 |
| 1940 | 85 |
| 1941 | 92 |
| 1942 | 106 |
| 1943 | 92 |
| 1944 | 72 |
| 1945 | 72 |
| 1946 | 86 |
| 1947 | 78 |
| 1948 | 78 |
| 1949 | 93 |
| 1950 | 78 |
| 1951 | 101 |
| 1952 | 83 |
| 1953 | 98 |
| 1954 | 95 |
| 1955 | 79 |
| 1956 | 92 |
| 1957 | 75 |
| 1958 | 71 |
| 1959 | 61 |
| 1960 | 66 |
| 1961 | 51 |
| 1962 | 43 |
| 1963 | 38 |
| 1964 | 31 |
| 1965 | 28 |
| 1966 | 37 |
| 1967 | 37 |
| 1968 | 21 |
| 1969 | 25 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 20 |
| 1972 | 28 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 19 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 31 |
| 1996 | 28 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 39 |
| 2000 | 38 |
| 2001 | 35 |
| 2002 | 46 |
| 2003 | 50 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 56 |
| 2006 | 66 |
| 2007 | 63 |
| 2008 | 67 |
| 2009 | 83 |
| 2010 | 61 |
| 2011 | 91 |
| 2012 | 100 |
| 2013 | 107 |
| 2014 | 110 |
| 2015 | 117 |
| 2016 | 105 |
| 2017 | 127 |
| 2018 | 119 |
| 2019 | 125 |
| 2020 | 110 |
| 2021 | 108 |
| 2022 | 144 |
| 2023 | 103 |
| 2024 | 122 |