Gila

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Pronounced GEE-lah /ˈɡiː.lə/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Gila (Gilah), 'joy; happiness; rejoicing' (from gil, 'joy'). A warm Israeli virtue name.Low

In 30 seconds: A joyful Hebrew name: Gila means 'joy; happiness; rejoicing' (said 'GEE-lah'). Warm and bright.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Gila (Gilah), 'joy; happiness; rejoicing' (from gil, 'joy'). A warm Israeli virtue name.

U.S. rank (2024)#10520 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1973

Total births (all-time)≈ 631

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Gila comes from the Hebrew gil ('joy'), meaning 'joy; happiness; rejoicing.' A warm Israeli name, it reads bright and celebratory — rare in the U.S. (said 'GEE-lah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Israel. Rare, joyful, and warm.

Did you know? Gila is Hebrew for 'joy; happiness; rejoicing' (from gil, 'joy') — a warm Israeli virtue name, bright and celebratory (said 'GEE-lah').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Gila — Hebrew 'joy; happiness'; from gil

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gila mean?

Gila is Hebrew for 'joy; happiness; rejoicing,' from gil ('joy').

How do you pronounce Gila?

It's said GEE-lah /ˈɡiː.lə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gila a boy or girl name?

Gila is a girl's name.

How popular is Gila?

Gila is a rare name in the U.S.