NAME PROFILE
Illya
Derived from the Sanskrit word for 'air' or 'wind,' Anila represents a person with a light, airy spirit who is always moving forward and bringing a breath of fresh air to everyone they meet.
Key Stats
| Total births | 404 |
| Gender | Male (10% / 90%) |
| Peak year | 1966 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1966 |
| Most recent | 1969 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Indian |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
✨ Double Letter
Top States
CA — 33%SC — 17%NY — 17%TX — 17%GA — 17%
Notable People
Anila Wilms (Author of Das weisse Land) · Anila Quayyum Agha (Visual Artist known for Intersections) · Anila Sreekumar (Malayalam Television Actress) · Anila Baig (Journalist and Feature Writer) · Anila Dalal (Gujarati Literary Critic)
Nicknames & Diminutives
AniNilaNili
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