Gila
2 countries#10107 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Gila was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
640 births recorded 1920–2025 · currently #10107 · peaked in 1973 with 16 births
Most common in: New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
46 births recorded 1996–2017 · peaked in 2010 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
46 births recorded 1996–2017 · peaked in 2010 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Gila’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #10611 | — |
| 2007 | #10818 | ↓207 |
| 2008 | #9476 | ↑1342 |
| 2009 | #13704 | ↓4228 |
| 2010 | #14959 | ↓1255 |
| 2011 | #9150 | ↑5809 |
| 2012 | #9711 | ↓561 |
| 2013 | #11000 | ↓1289 |
| 2014 | #13069 | ↓2069 |
| 2015 | #8931 | ↑4138 |
| 2016 | #12876 | ↓3945 |
| 2017 | #7442 | ↑5434 |
| 2018 | #7762 | ↓320 |
| 2019 | #9736 | ↓1974 |
| 2020 | #7969 | ↑1767 |
| 2021 | #8024 | ↓55 |
| 2022 | #11231 | ↓3207 |
| 2023 | #7640 | ↑3591 |
| 2024 | #10271 | ↓2631 |
| 2025 | #10107 | ↑164 |
Frequently asked questions about Gila
Is Gila a popular name?
Yes — Gila currently ranks #10107 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Gila more common for boys or girls?
Gila is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Gila most popular?
Gila peaked in 1973 in United States, with 16 recorded births that year.
Is Gila rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Gila’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4398 in 1920 to #10107 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Gila?
At least 686 babies have been recorded with the name Gila across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Gila popular in more than one country?
Yes — Gila appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Gila?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Gila include Gio, Giovana.
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