Declining since 2022.
Popularity of Vila since 1893
Babies named Vila per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Vila's real moment was 1897.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 17 |
| 1900s | 53 |
| 1910s | 97 |
| 1920s | 182 |
| 1930s | 104 |
| 1940s | 48 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Vila is a name with an air of mystery, first appearing in U.S. records in 1893. Though it never cracked the top 1000, its peak year was 1897, suggesting a brief flicker of use over a century ago. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2022, indicating a possible small resurgence that is now waning. With no top states to anchor it, Vila remains a rare and geographically scattered choice. Its etymology is unclear, possibly a diminutive of Lavinia or a spin on Lila, giving it a delicate, vintage feel without a fixed meaning. For parents drawn to obscure, vowel-heavy names with a soft sound, Vila offers a unique alternative to more common choices like Mila or Lila.
Vila is a rare name that may have emerged as a diminutive or variant of names like Lavinia, or as an elaboration of the sound of names such as Lila. It was recorded in the United States as early as 1893, with a peak usage in 1897, but has never been common. Its exact derivation remains unclear, and it may also have independent origins as a surname or place name.
Sibling names for Vila
Names that share Vila's style, for a brother or sister.
