Gila
Pronunciation: [ g-EEL-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gila first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 607 babies have been named Gila in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gila is past its peak , currently ranked #13,587 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,587
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Gila
Gila is a girl name .
Gila is currently ranked #13,587 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Gila include Gillian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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