Gila
Girl nameGila has been given to 640 babies in the U.S. since 1920. It peaked in 1973. In 2025, about 1 in 178,585 girls was named Gila.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
640
Peak year
1973 (16 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1920
10-year trend
▼ -25%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Gila — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Gila.
Sibling name ideas for Gila
Same era and popularity as Gila, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Gila?
Gila has been given to 640 babies in the U.S. since 1920. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Gila peak?
Gila peaked in 1973, when 16 babies were given the name.
Is Gila a girl or boy name?
Gila is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Gila are girls).
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