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Gelila

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Pronounced geh-LEE-lah /ɡɛˈli.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Amharic (Ethiopian), variously 'a sacred enclosure; majesty; that which surrounds'; also linked to the Hebrew Gelila, 'a region; rolling'; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A sacred enclosure; majesty: Gelila is Amharic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'geh-LEE-lah').
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Origin LowAmharic, Hebrew
MeaningFrom the Amharic (Ethiopian), variously 'a sacred enclosure; majesty; that which surrounds'; also linked to the Hebrew Gelila, 'a region; rolling'; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#11265 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 360

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019972025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gelila comes from the Amharic (Ethiopian), variously 'a sacred enclosure; majesty; that which surrounds'; it is also linked to the Hebrew Gelila, 'a region; rolling' (routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'geh-LEE-lah').

In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian families. Rare, a-sacred-enclosure at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Gelila means, variously, 'a sacred enclosure; majesty' in Amharic — also linked to the Hebrew Gelila ('a region') — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'geh-LEE-lah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Gelila — routes uncertain

Variations

GelilahGelilla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gelila mean?

Gelila is Amharic, variously 'a sacred enclosure; majesty'; also linked to Hebrew 'a region'; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Gelila?

It's said geh-LEE-lah /ɡɛˈli.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Gelila a boy or girl name?

Gelila is a girl's name.

How popular is Gelila?

Gelila is a very rare name in the U.S.

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