Ila
boy nameIla entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2730 in 1916, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#2730
peak (1916)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3562 |
| 1920s | #3832 |
| 1930s | #3775 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Ila are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Ila alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ila most popular?
- Ila peaked in 1916, reaching #2730 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ila with classmates?
- Ila will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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