The nameNila
Nila is a short girl's name, mostly given in France in the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Indian
Meaning
Its meaning depends on its origin. In Sanskrit, nila means "dark blue".
Origin
Indian, or a modern creation close to Lila and Nina.
History
First given in France in the late 1950s, Nila grew in the 2000s and peaked around 2010, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Nila
Nila in France
Nila was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 500 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Nila. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Nila in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 35 births a year on average, against 42 in the five years before.
Nila in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nila mean?
Its meaning depends on its origin. In Sanskrit, nila means "dark blue".
What is the origin of the name Nila?
Indian, or a modern creation close to Lila and Nina.
Is Nila a girl's or a boy's name?
Nila is a girl's name.