How Many People Are Named Ila?

Complete statistics for the name Ila: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ila
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Ila means 'breeze' in Sanskrit, making it a refreshing choice. Only 1 in 38,557 Americans are named Ila, with around 8,559 living today. The majority, 78%, are over 60, giving it an older-generation feel.

~8,559
Living in US
1 in 38,557
Americans
1925
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Breeze
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Calm Gentle Peaceful
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

8,559
Worldwide Bearers
#7,449
Global Rank
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
676
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
537
🇳🇵 Nepal
385
🇵🇭 Philippines
272
🇲🇾 Malaysia
253
🇵🇱 Poland
236
🇧🇾 Belarus
120
🇨🇲 Cameroon
119
🇮🇶 Iraq
97
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
78

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1 (0%)
♀ Female
8,557 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 82
4,696
Would be under 30 (19%)
824
Would be 30–60 (3%)
19,192
Would be over 60 (78%)

All 24,712 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: 1925

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
96
Modern Appeal
24
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ila Through the Generations

Ila has been a name that's seen its ups and downs over the decades. It peaked way back in 1925 with 649 births, but it's now experiencing a bit of a resurgence. Today, there are 8,559 people named Ila in the United States, and they're mostly over 60, with 4,696 under 30 and 824 between 30 and 60. This age distribution paints a picture of a name that's been around for quite some time, with many of its bearers now enjoying their golden years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 1,647
North Carolina 1,216
Michigan 1,014
Alabama 920
California 769
Ohio 769
Iowa 766
Oklahoma 736
Illinois 671
Georgia 617

⭐ Famous People Named Ila

Ila is a feminine and masculine given name, with multiple origins.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Ila

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ila's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Ila

How Many People Have the Name Ila?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,559 people in the United States currently share the name Ila. That works out to roughly 1 in every 38,557 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ila a Common or Rare Name?

Ila 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 Ila Mean?

Ila means "breeze" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ila in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Ila Most Popular?

The name Ila reached peak popularity in 1925, with 649 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 Ila?

Approximately 8,559 people named Ila live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 24,712. That works out to roughly 1 in 38,557 Americans.

Is Ila a rare name?

Ila is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 38,557 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ila mean?

Ila means "breeze" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Ila more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ila are male and 100% are female.

When was Ila most popular?

Ila peaked in 1925 with 649 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US8,559
All-Time Births24,712
1 in X1 in 38,557
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age82
Peak Year1925
World Rank#7,449
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.