Ahana vs Nila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nila

Girl #1,673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, sapphire, indigo"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Sri Lankan Tamil Hindu Sinhalese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,673
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ni, Nili

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ahana Rank #1,657
Nila Rank #1,673

Ahana is more popular, ranked #1657 vs #1673 for Nila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ahana ___

  • Ahana Priya
  • Ahana Devi
  • Ahana Lakshmi
  • Ahana Noor
  • Ahana Meera
  • Ahana Sarai

Nila ___

  • Nila Priya
  • Nila Devi
  • Nila Maya
  • Nila Ananya
  • Nila Lakshmi
  • Nila Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ahana

Arjun Kavya Anika Vivaan Mira

If you choose Nila

Priya Ananya Kavya Arjun Kiran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ahana or Nila more popular?

Ahana is more popular, ranked #1657 compared to Nila at #1673 in the United States.

What do Ahana and Nila mean?

Ahana means "inner light, dawn" (Sanskrit origin). Nila means "blue, sapphire, indigo" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ahana and Nila boy or girl names?

Ahana is primarily a girl name. Nila is primarily a girl name.

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