Ila

For once, I'm not the ONLY "Ila" in the room! Growing up I met another Ila, but the other "Ila"s that I'd met were always old ladies, which lends credence to the historical popularity of the name. I met a Swedish professor that informed me that Ila was a Swedish word that meant to hurry, or 'hustle'! Also, there's a small town in Madison County Georgia named "Ila" that was established in the early 1900's, during a wave of Swedish immigration in the State of Georgia.

I am an Ila born in the 30's when the name had more popularity. In my town of 100, 000, I know of five of us with that name!

I am Ila Drucilla! I was given this name in 1971. I have only come across 5 Ila's in my life that were older than me. I did come across a 3 year old about 8 months ago. I thought this name was going extinct. I had a hard time in school being called all sorts of names. I think different names are more accepted now than in 1971.

Is it pronounced EYE-la, IL-lah, or EE-lah?

My name is Ila. When I was younger I wished I had a name like "Debbie" or "Linda", so as to fit in better. Now, at the age of 54, I think it is kind of cool that I have yet to meet another living person with the same name as me.

This name is lovely.

My husband and I named our daughter Ila Joy. She is named after both of her great grandmothers. I think it is a very beutiful name, there are enough Macenzie, Taylor, and Rileys in the world. I think it would be nice if we got back to the old days of naming. Look at how much class women had back then, wouldn't it be nice to bring that back. Tracy, mother of Richard and Ila