Indian name meaning
Nila
♀ GirlNi·la · 2 syllables
The moon
- Origin
- Tamil
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- Tamil Nadu & South India
- Also spelled
- Neela
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| N | i | l | a |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
5 + 1 + 3 + 1 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Nila carries the name number 1.
About the name Nila
Nila is a girl's name of Tamil origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in Tamil Nadu & South India. It carries the meaning “The moon.”
Spoken aloud it is Ni·la — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Neela; both spellings are the same name. Nila turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nila mean?
Nila means “The moon.” It is a girl's name of Tamil origin.
Is Nila a boy or a girl name?
Nila is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Nila?
Nila is of Tamil origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Nila?
Nila has 2 syllables and is said as Ni·la.
What are the other spellings of Nila?
Nila is also commonly spelled Neela. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Nila?
In the Chaldean system, Nila has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Nila a common name in India?
Nila appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Nila?
For a brother to Nila, families often stay within the same Tamil naming tradition — Muthu, Senthil, Vetri or Anbu all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Nila?
Sharmila, Nithila, Urmila or Jamila share Nila's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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