Ila

Meaning of Ila

The name Ila can mean "earth" or "speech" in Sanskrit. It is often associated with eloquence and the earth goddess.

Ila has Sanskrit roots — browse every Sanskrit baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ila

Ila has cooled off, slipping to #718 in 2025, down from a peak of #622 in 2023.

Notable people named Ila

• Ila Arun
  Indian actress and singer
• Ila Mae McAfee
  American painter and author
• Ila Fox Loetscher
  American ornithologist and conservationist
• Ila Keller Mann
  German-American mathematician
• Ila Plasencia
  Mexican actress

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Questions about the name Ila

What does the name Ila mean?

Ila means the name ila can mean "earth" or "speech" in sanskrit. it is often associated with eloquence and the earth goddess, and it comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Ila a boy's or a girl's name?

Ila is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ila?

In 2025, Ila ranked #718 for girls, down from #679 the year before.

When was Ila most popular?

Ila peaked at #622 in 2023.