Ila
girl name#718 in 2025Ila entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #237 in 1903, ranks #718 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#718
rank today
#237
peak (1903)
390
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #347 |
| 1890s | #278 |
| 1900s | #253 |
| 1910s | #270 |
| 1920s | #281 |
| 1930s | #347 |
| 1940s | #587 |
| 1950s | #987 |
| 1960s | #1646 |
| 1970s | #2709 |
| 1980s | #3852 |
| 1990s | #4485 |
| 2000s | #2528 |
| 2010s | #1315 |
| 2020s | #721 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ila has been most popular in CA, TX, MI.
Living bearers
About 9,200 people named Ila are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ila alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ila in 2025?
- Ila ranks #718 among US girl names in 2025, with 390 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ila most popular?
- Ila peaked in 1903, reaching #237 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ila with classmates?
- Ila will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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