How Many People Are Named Gila?
Complete statistics for the name Gila: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gila is a very rare female name, with only 592 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 557,104 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 45% of its bearers under 30, and it peaked in popularity way back in 1973.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 631 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1973Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gila Through the Generations
Gila has seen a steady rise in usage over the decades, with a notable peak in 1973 when 16 babies were given this name. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly young adults, with 281 under 30 years old, 278 aged between 30 and 60, and 72 over 60. This distribution suggests that Gila is becoming increasingly popular among younger generations, indicating a positive trend for the future.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Gila
Gila is a feminine given name which is borne by:Gila Almagor, Israeli actress Gila Finkelstein, Israeli former politician Gila Flam, Israeli musicologist, ethnomusicologist, and a librarian, a researcher of Jewish music Gila Gamliel, Israeli politician Gila Golan, Polish-born actress who immigrated to Israel in the 1950s Gila Goldstein (1947–2017), Israeli actress, singer and transgender rights activist Gila Hanna, Canadian mathematics educator and philosopher of mathematics Gila Katsav, Israel's first lady (2000–2007) Gila Martow, Canadian politician Gila von Weitershausen, German actress…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gila's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Gila
How Many People Have the Name Gila?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 592 people in the United States currently share the name Gila. That works out to roughly 1 in every 557,104 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gila a Common or Rare Name?
Gila is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Gila Mean?
Gila means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gila in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Gila Most Popular?
The name Gila reached peak popularity in 1973, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Gila?
Approximately 592 people named Gila live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 631. That works out to roughly 1 in 557,104 Americans.
Is Gila a rare name?
Gila is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 557,104 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gila mean?
Gila means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Gila more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Gila are male and 100% are female.
When was Gila most popular?
Gila peaked in 1973 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.