Names like Ila
If Ila is on your list, these girl names have the same feel, from Sanskrit classics to names with a similar sound. Ila has climbed the charts since 2000, so the list leans toward other names on the way up.
Top matches: Veda, Nala, Ariya and Opal.
24 girl names like Ila
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- Veda#739Veda refers to a body of ancient sacred texts originating in India.Also SanskritSimilar popularity curve
- NalaNala means "stem", "hollow", or "lotus".Also SanskritSame “-la” ending
- Ariya#615Ariya means "noble" or "honorable." It can also mean "treasure" in some contexts.Also SanskritSimilar popularity curve
- Opal#423Opal refers to the gemstone.Also SanskritRising, like Ila
- NyraNyra generally means 'beauty' or 'grace'.Also Sanskrit2 syllables
- Mira#335Mira means "ocean," "sea," or "world." It can also mean "admirable" or "wonderful."Also Sanskrit2 syllables
- AyraRespectable or noble.Also Sanskrit2 syllables
- ReyaReya means "singer" or "flowing."Also Sanskrit2 syllables
- Xyla#763Xyla is derived from the Greek word 'xylon', which means 'wood'.Same “-la” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Alaya#368It means 'noble' or 'exalted'.Also SanskritRising, like Ila
- Della#563The name Della means 'noble' or 'of the nobility'.Same “-la” endingRising, like Ila
- AadhyaThe name Aadhya means 'first', 'beginning', or 'primordial'.Also Sanskrit2 syllables
- AarnaThe name Aarna means 'wave' or 'river'.Also Sanskrit2 syllables
- Kali#323Kali means "the black one" or "time." It is also the name of a powerful Hindu goddess.Also Sanskrit2 syllables
- Freyja#772Freyja means "Lady".Rising, like Ila2 syllables
- Luella#780Luella is a combination of the names "Lou" or "Louise" and "Ella." It can mean "famous…Same “-la” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Nola#822Nola can be a short form of names like Magnolia.Same “-la” ending2 syllables
- ZaylaLikely a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Kayla or Zelia.Same “-la” ending2 syllables
- Indie#634Indie is often used as a nickname for someone who is independent or for the country of…Rising, like Ila2 syllables
- Leyla#611Leyla means "night." It can also mean "dark beauty."Same “-la” ending2 syllables
- Flora#607The name Flora means 'flower' or 'goddess of flowers'.Rising, like Ila2 syllables
- SaanviSaanvi generally means "Goddess Lakshmi." It can also mean "one who will be followed."Also Sanskrit2 syllables
- Inaya#776It means "care", "protection", or "concern".Similar popularity curve
- Ezra#834Ezra means "helper".Similar popularity curve2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Ila?
- Names with a similar style to Ila include Veda, Nala, Ariya, Opal, Nyra and Mira.
- How are these names matched to Ila?
- Each name is compared with Ila on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Ila has climbed the charts since 2000, so the list leans toward other names on the way up.
- What other Sanskrit names are like Ila?
- Veda, Nala, Ariya, Opal and Nyra share Ila's Sanskrit roots.