Ilaa as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Ilaa

What is the meaning of the name Ilaa ?

The baby name Ilaa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EE-lah (IPA: /iːˈlaː/).

Ilaa is Arabic, Sanskrit in Origin.

Ilaa is a modern transliteration of the Sanskrit name Ilā, where the doubled a marks the long vowel ā. In Vedic Sanskrit, Ilā denotes “earth, nourishment, and speech,” and appears as a goddess invoked with Sarasvatī and Bhāratī in early hymns. In later mythology, Ilā is the gender-shifting child of Manu and partner of Budha (Mercury), ancestress of the lunar dynasty, linking the name with renewal and eloquence.

The name has long use across the Indian subcontinent and is currently favored in India and the diaspora for its concise sound and deep heritage. Common variants include Ila (simplified), Ilā (diacritic), and regional spellings Eela or Ela; related look‑alikes such as Aila, Ayla, and Eila occur in other languages but have different etymologies. Ilaa is chiefly feminine, though its mythic background supports occasional unisex use. Meanings emphasized today include earthiness, articulate speech, and gentle vitality.