Name meaning & stats
Hila
Hila. 466 US babies since 1940, peak 2022. Notable Hilas are 1.3× over-represented as singers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2022
466 US babies were named Hila between 1940 and 2025.
Hila around the world
- France: 65 babies since 1900, peak 2024, No. 3,142 in 2025
- England & Wales: 51 babies since 1996, peak 2015, No. 5,926 in 2025
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Hilas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.2× | Low · 8 people |
| Singer | 1.3× | Low · 5 people |
| Journalist | 1.3× | Low · 4 people |
| Painter | 1.3× | Low · 3 people |
Among notable women who are singers, Hilas 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.
Other spellings
The most common spelling: 57% of Hilas use it
- Hila 57%
- Hyla 43%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2022)