Indian name meaning
Ila
♀ GirlI·la · 2 syllables
The earth
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| I | l | a |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1 |
1 + 3 + 1 = 5. So Ila carries the name number 5.
About the name Ila
Ila is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The earth.”
Spoken aloud it is I·la — 2 syllables. Ila is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ila mean?
Ila means “The earth.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Ila a boy or a girl name?
Ila is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Ila?
Ila is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Ila?
Ila has 2 syllables and is said as I·la.
What is the numerology number of the name Ila?
In the Chaldean system, Ila has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Ila a common name in India?
Ila does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Ila?
For a brother to Ila, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Ihit, Inder, Ishaan or Anoop all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Ila?
Nila, Leela, Sharmila or Ujjwala share Ila's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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