Will my child share the name Ila with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Ila per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ila in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ila becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ila has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 730 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1537 in 2013. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Ila popular in the US as well as the UK?

Ila is more popular in the US (#679) than in the UK (#2772). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Ila a popular baby name in the United States?

Ila ranks #679 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2772

Ila

Ila is a distinctive choice, ranked #2772 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Ila in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2772

US Rank #679

About the Name Ila

Ila has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 730 places in five years. It was most popular in 2013 at #1537 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1998.

Ila is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #679, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.