Holding steady.
Popularity of Khila since 1994
Babies named Khila per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Khila is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1994. It has never entered the top 1000, and its peak year was 2005, though even then the number of births was minimal. The name has maintained a stable trajectory, with very low but consistent usage over the decades. Its origins are unclear, possibly a variant of an Arabic name or a modern invented spelling. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. Because of its rarity, it has no strong associations with any particular state or region.
The name Khila is rare and its etymology is unclear. It may be a variant of the Arabic name Khilā, which could relate to a type of garment or veil, or it might be a modern invented spelling of names like Kyla, derived from Kyle or Kayla. Its first recorded use in the United States is 1994, suggesting a recent coinage or adoption.
Sibling names for Khila
Names that share Khila's style, for a brother or sister.
