Girl Name · Russian Origin
Nila
Nila is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Russian origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Nila — a girl name from the Russian tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Nola is on your shortlist, Nila belongs in the same conversation.
Nila meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Nila has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Russian naming roots help connect Nila to related Russian baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Nila as N·I·L·A, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Nila is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Nila variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Nilaa, Nilae, Nilay, Nil.
- Nicknames: Nila works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Nila with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Nila middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Nola, Nala, Nyla, Nella, Noella — full picks on the sibling names for Nila guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Nila? Browse our names like Nila guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Nila
What does the name Nila mean?
Nila has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Nila?
Nila originates in Russian naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Nila?
Nila has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Nila a boy's or girl's name?
Nila is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Nila in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Nila sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Nila?
Names that share Nila's sound and style include Nola, Nala, Nyla, Nella, Noella.
What middle names pair well with Nila?
Good middle-name fits for Nila pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Nila is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Nila is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Nila?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Nila share its rhythm without rhyming — Nola, Nala, Nyla all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.