Nila Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Nila is a name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'blue' or 'dark blue'. It has evolved from ancient languages like Sanskrit and Prakrit into modern Indian languages. The name is associated with tranquility and the beauty of nature. It has no biblical relevance, and its popularity has grown due to its appealing sound and meaning.
The name Nila is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nila has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Nila' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 976th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 763rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1205th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3048th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4911th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2865th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1799th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nila' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nila"
Pronunciation
/ˈniːlə/
Origin
Sanskrit
Etymology
The name Nila is derived from the Sanskrit word 'nīla', which means 'blue' or 'dark blue'. It is often associated with the color of the night sky or deep waters.
Meaning
blue, dark blue
Language Evolution
Sanskrit: नील (nīla), Prakrit: नील (nīla), Modern Indian Languages: Nila
Historical Usage
The name Nila gained popularity in various cultures, especially in India, due to its pleasant sound and positive connotations associated with the color blue.
Variants & Derivatives
Neela, Nila, Nilah
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Nila is perceived as a unique and beautiful name, often associated with grace and serenity.
Famous People
Nila Rea, Nila K. D. Shankar
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nila"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Nila"
"Nila" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 976th of 9107 | 985 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 763rd of 9204 | 1,623 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1205th of 12526 | 1,397 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3048th of 19264 | 366 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4911th of 27321 | 283 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2865th of 35406 | 898 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1799th of 30306 | 1,397 |
Regional Popularity of "Nila" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Nila" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
52.19% 739th/1416 |
- |
37.66% 891st/2366 |
87.39% 998th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
38.87% 601st/1546 |
73.97% 1151st/1556 |
36.63% 862nd/2353 |
64.12% 992nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
41.81% 931st/2227 |
76.34% 1855th/2430 |
44.79% 1278th/2853 |
60.32% 1674th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
86.82% 2550th/2937 |
- |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
87.17% 3525th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
77.38% 4888th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
78.00% 3574th/4582 |
54.12% 2795th/5164 |
44.37% 3245th/7313 |
41.63% 3107th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
48.97% 1951st/3984 |
40.49% 1817th/4487 |
27.03% 1844th/6822 |
24.33% 1527th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nila"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nila" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.