Gila Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Gila means 'joy' or 'rejoice' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Gila
Gila is a feminine name with Hebrew origins. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'gil' which means 'joy' or 'rejoice'. The name is often associated with happiness, cheerfulness, and positive energy. It is a popular name among Jewish communities.
Popularity of the Name Gila
The popularity for the name Gila peaked in popularity in the year 1973 with 16 births, which ranked number 6,189 out of 14,275 unique names for that year. Gila had the most female births in 1973 with 16, which ranked number 3,786 out of 9,807 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Gila has declined sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 8 births, a decline of -27.27%. Among females, Gila has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 8 births, a decline of -27.27%.
Nationwide Popularity of Gila
- 20 Year Trend of Gila: -50.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Gila: -27.27%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Gila: -27.27%
Popularity of Gila by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Gila. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Gila in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Gila is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Gila
- Total Births of Gila: 8 (-3.13%)
- Female Births of Gila: 8 (-3.13%)
Given the downward trend of Gila over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.13% decrease in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. For Females, births for Gila have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 8 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.13%.