Name meaning & stats
Gila
Gila. 622 US babies since 1940, peak 1973. Notable Gilas are 1.3× over-represented as singers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1973
622 US babies were named Gila between 1940 and 2025.
Gila around the world
- England & Wales: 46 babies since 1996, peak 2010
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Gilas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.2× | Low · 4 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | Low · 3 people |
| Singer | 1.3× | Low · 3 people |
| Journalist | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable women who are singers, Gilas show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1973)