Ila
Borrowed from Sanskrit इला (ilā).
Every Ila since 1880 — 25,120 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ila
Ila is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #718 in 2025 with 390 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 25,120 American babies have been named Ila. Its peak came in 1925, when 649 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ila stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 390 | #718 | — | — |
| 2024 | 421 | #679 | — | — |
| 2023 | 480 | #622 | — | — |
| 2022 | 428 | #684 | — | — |
| 2021 | 377 | #760 | — | — |
| 2020 | 311 | #866 | — | — |
| 2019 | 249 | #1,032 | — | — |
| 2018 | 183 | #1,265 | — | — |
| 2017 | 230 | #1,100 | — | — |
| 2016 | 199 | #1,230 | — | — |
| 2015 | 213 | #1,186 | — | — |
| 2014 | 203 | #1,199 | — | — |
| 2013 | 142 | #1,542 | — | — |
| 2012 | 150 | #1,498 | — | — |
| 2011 | 129 | #1,656 | — | — |
| 2010 | 155 | #1,458 | — | — |
| 2009 | 124 | #1,763 | — | — |
| 2008 | 109 | #1,934 | — | — |
| 2007 | 88 | #2,232 | — | — |
| 2006 | 90 | #2,155 | — | — |
| 2005 | 74 | #2,389 | — | — |
| 2004 | 60 | #2,722 | — | — |
| 2003 | 55 | #2,811 | — | — |
| 2002 | 43 | #3,260 | — | — |
| 2001 | 57 | #2,645 | — | — |
| 2000 | 38 | #3,477 | — | — |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,783 | — | — |
| 1990 | 24 | #4,157 | — | — |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,709 | — | — |
| 1980 | 28 | #3,087 | — | — |
| 1975 | 32 | #2,477 | — | — |
| 1970 | 24 | #2,880 | — | — |
| 1965 | 36 | #1,926 | — | — |
| 1960 | 57 | #1,459 | — | — |
| 1955 | 87 | #1,085 | — | — |
| 1950 | 133 | #748 | — | — |
| 1945 | 151 | #595 | — | — |
| 1940 | 212 | #460 | — | — |
| 1935 | 312 | #360 | — | — |
| 1930 | 451 | #312 | 5 | #4,259 |
| 1925 | 642 | #261 | 7 | #3,563 |
| 1920 | 561 | #274 | 6 | #4,036 |
| 1915 | 451 | #278 | — | — |
| 1910 | 199 | #275 | — | — |
| 1905 | 166 | #250 | — | — |
| 1900 | 177 | #241 | — | — |
| 1895 | 97 | #286 | — | — |
| 1890 | 63 | #318 | — | — |
| 1885 | 42 | #314 | — | — |
| 1880 | 15 | #438 | — | — |
Famous people named Ila
- Ila Arun Actor · b. 1929
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ila mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit इला (ilā).
How popular is the name Ila in 2025?
Ila ranked #718 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 390 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ila?
25,120 babies have been named Ila in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ila most popular?
Ila peaked in 1925, when 649 newborns received the name.
Is Ila a boy or girl name?
Ila is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ila rising or falling?
Ila is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ila?
Well-known people named Ila include Ila Arun (actor).