Quila
Fact sheet
- Name
- Quila
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Quila, chosen for females, carries the meanings 'the Ruler' or 'the one descended from the gods'. The origins of the name are diverse.
What does the name Quila mean?
Quila can originate from Germanic, where it is translated as 'the Ruler', or it may be borrowed from the Spanish-speaking world. One possible source is the forested mountain range 'Sierra de Quila', located southwest of Guadalajara in the Mexican state of Jalisco, covering an area of 32,000 hectares. Additionally, there is a bamboo-like plant named 'Chusquea Quila'.
Where does the name Quila come from?
The name Quila has its roots in Old Germanic but is also used in the Spanish-speaking world. Old Germanic, Spanish.
How do you pronounce Quila?
Kwi-la
Popularity
In Germany, Quila is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female first names. Over the last ten years, the name has been given less than ten times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th.
Nicknames & pet names
Qui / Quili
Frequently asked questions about the name Quila
Where does the first name Quila come from?
The name Quila has its roots in Old Germanic and is also common in the Spanish-speaking world.
What does the name Quila mean?
Quila can be translated as 'the Ruler' and also has geographical references, such as the forested mountain range 'Sierra de Quila' in Mexico.
How popular is the name Quila?
The popularity of Quila is hard to determine, as it is rather rare, but it is gaining recognition.