Gila: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Means joy, a bright and cheerful name for a happy child.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #8056
- Peak
- #3537 in 1967
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Gila Means
Gila is a girl name of Hebrew origin. Means joy, a bright and cheerful name for a happy child.
How Popular Gila Is
Gila currently ranks #8056 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3537 in 1967. It is rising.
Good to Know About Gila
- Gila has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Gila is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
- It has a wonderfully whimsical, fairy-tale quality.
Names Like Gila
Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Gila
Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Gila.
Questions About Gila
What does Gila mean?
Gila is a girl name of Hebrew origin. Means joy, a bright and cheerful name for a happy child.
How popular is Gila?
Gila currently ranks #8056 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3537 in 1967. It is rising.
Where does Gila come from?
Gila comes from Hebrew roots. Gila has been gaining popularity in recent years.
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