Holding steady.
Popularity of Hermila since 1921
Babies named Hermila per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1944, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hermila's real moment was 1931.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 28 |
| 1950s | 36 |
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hermila is a name that saw its greatest use in the United States during the 1930s, with its peak year in 1931. It has been recorded since 1921, though it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. The name is almost exclusively given to girls and has remained in rare but steady use, with fewer than 5 births per year. Hermila is especially common in Hispanic communities, often as a variant of Hermelinda or a feminine form of Hermilo. Its etymology is debated, but it likely has roots in Spanish and Portuguese naming traditions.
Hermila is a Spanish and Portuguese feminine name, likely derived as a feminine form of Hermilo or Hermelindo. Hermilo may trace to the Greek god Hermes, but the connection is uncertain. The name has been in use since at least the early 20th century in Spanish-speaking countries and in the United States among Hispanic families.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mila, Hermi
Variants: Hermelinda, Hermina
Sibling names for Hermila
Names that share Hermila's style, for a brother or sister.
