Gila
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Eternal Joy
- Origin
- Hebrew
Gila Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 631 baby girls have been named Gila. The name peaked in 1973 with 16 US births that year (rank #3836). In 2024, ranked #10520 nationally — 6,684 places below its 1973 peak.
Top States for Gila
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Gila births are: New York (146).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Gila
If you like Gila's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
4-Letter Names Starting with G
Names with Gila's exact length and starting letter: Ga!L, Gabe, Gabi, Gaby, Gace.
Quick Facts About Gila
Variant Forms
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Compare Gila to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Gila against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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