Rising since 2007, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Alila since 2003
Babies named Alila per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Alila is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2003. It has been steadily climbing in usage since 2007, reaching a peak rank of 11,932 in the most recent year. The name is rare, with only about 1 in every 229,610 newborns receiving it, indicating it remains a distinctive choice. Alila does not have a long etymology; it appears to be a invented name crafted from trendy phonetic elements such as those in Alia and Lila. Its appeal likely lies in its soft, melodic sound and its simple, vowel-forward structure. As a modern coinage, Alila has no deep historical roots, but its gradual rise in the U.S. suggests growing familiarity, even though it has not yet been recorded as a top state name anywhere in the country.
Alila appears to be a modern invented name, likely formed from the fashionable sounds of names like Alia and Lila. It has no traditional etymology or historical usage before the 21st century. The name first entered U.S. records in 2003 and has seen a gradual rise in popularity since 2007.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Lila, Lala
Sibling names for Alila
Names that share Alila's style, for a brother or sister.
