Nila

Meaning blue
Origin Arabic, Sanskrit
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 4
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ni-la

About Nila

Nila captivates with its brevity and mysterious allure, packing considerable impact into just four letters. This compact name creates instant intrigue, inviting questions and conversation while remaining elegantly simple. The name's structure—opening and closing with strong consonants—gives it surprising presence despite its length.

Nila possesses an exotic quality that feels worldly without being pretentious. Its rarity in many regions ensures your daughter will stand out, owning her name rather than sharing it with multiple classmates. The name adapts well to various cultural contexts, making it practical for mobile families or those with diverse heritages.

Despite being short, Nila doesn't feel incomplete or nickname-like; it stands as a complete, sophisticated choice. The name suggests mystery, creativity, and independence—qualities that serve well in our rapidly changing world.

Parents drawn to Nila typically appreciate minimalist aesthetics and value substance over elaboration. This name will age gracefully, maintaining its distinctive character throughout your daughter's lifetime.

Variations of Name Nila

Neela
Nileena
Nilam
Neelah
Niloufar

Names Similar to Nila

Nina
Nora
Nadia
Natalia
Niamh
Naomi

Nicknames for Nila

Ni
Nili
Lala
Nini
Lili
Nila

Famous People Named Nila

Nila HåkedalNorwegian beach volleyball player
Nila KaikiristhyIndian actress
Nila MoeloekIndonesian Minister of Health
Nila MyersAmerican singer-songwriter
Nila N. BrownAmerican physician and author
Nila ChoudhuryBangladeshi politician
Nila PenfoldAustralian writer and poet
Nila PriyadarshiniIndian filmmaker
Nila LeiserowitzAmerican psychologist
Nila Madhab PandaIndian film director
Nila BrancoPortuguese painter
Nila MackAmerican children's author and publisher
Nila F. BlackettBritish historian and academic
Nila AyeBritish illustrator
Nila KusumastutiIndonesian badminton player
Nila KarachaliosGreek javelin thrower
Nila PereraSri Lankan physician and writer
Nila HalvorssenNorwegian children's author
Nila JensenFinnish actress

Characters Named Nila

Nila JohnsonCharacter in a mystery novel series
Nila PatelA detective in a crime thriller
Nila RiversHeroine in a fantasy adventure novel
Nila CarterLead character in a romance novel
Nila TurnerProtagonist in a science fiction story
Nila GarciaTeenage character in a coming-of-age novel
Nila RobinsonCharacter in a historical fiction novel
Nila KhanSpy in a thriller espionage series
Nila WoodsWitch character in a fantasy series
Nila TaylorMain character in a drama novel
Nila CooperCharacter in a mystery and suspense novel
Nila MorganAdventurer in a fantasy book series
Nila BakerJournalist in a crime fiction story
Nila MitchellCharacter in a psychological thriller
Nila SimmonsTeen character in a young adult fiction
Nila HartmanLawyer character in a legal drama
Nila CampbellTime-traveling character in a sci-fi series
Nila WalshSupernatural being in a paranormal romance
Nila FosterVampire character in a fantasy saga
Nila BlairSuperheroine in a comic book series

Other Popular Names Beginning with N

Nicolette
Nahomi
Naomi
Nikki
Nazli
Nechama
Nailea
Noura
Nadia
Navi