Origin, Meaning, And History Of Baila
The name Baila is a Yiddish variant of the word Beyle, which in Slavic means ‘white.’ The name in Spanish means ‘dance’ and ‘pure’, ‘beautiful’, or ‘bashful’ in Hebrew, and comes from the word Bilhah. According to the Book of Genesis of the Bible, Bilhah was the handmaiden of Jacob’s wife Rachel, who later became Jacob’s concubine and bore him two children.
In Sri Lanka, the word Baila is associated with the word Bayila which comes from the Portuguese word Bailar, meaning ‘to dance’. It is associated with a genre of music called Baila which originated as a folk form among the Portuguese Burghers and Sri Lankan Kaffirs as wedding and party music. This genre consists of four subgenres called Waada, Papare, Calypso, and Bailatronic, which are not only popular in Sri Lanka but also in Goa and Mangalore in India.
Additionally, the name was popularized further in 2019 when Puerto Rican singer Ozuna released a song by the title Baila Baila Baila in his album Nibiru. The remix of this song featuring Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Farruko, and Anuel AA helped the song and this name gain popularity as it entered the US Billboard Hot 100 and earned the platinum certificate for moving one million units in the United States.
Baila是个相对少见的名字没有文学,audio-visual, or celebrity associations making it an absolutely perfect name for parents who want to give their child a unique name. However, if one is looking for names with fictional associations and celebrated personalities, one may consider the variants for this name. The variants of Baila include Beyla, Byla, Beylke, Bela, Beyle, Bailach, Bailina, Bailó, Beila, Bailah, Beilah, Bayla, Baylah, Baella, and Baellah. In addition, you may also explore the nicknames such as Bail, Lala, Bay, Ala, Aila, and Bailz.
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Baila On The Popularity Chart
According to the US Social Security Administration, this name has risen in ranking and popularity over time. Take a look at the following graphs to understand how this name has fared over the years.
Popularity Over Time
The name Baila was popular among 22 babies per million in 1980, followed by a series of rises and falls until reaching its highest number of 143 babies per million in 2021.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
In 1980 the name Baila was ranked at 3626, which dropped to its lowest of 5391 in 1985. However, the name rose in ranking over time, as evident from the graph below.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound To Baila
The name Baila is pronounced BI-luh or BAY-luh. Here are a few names that may have a similar phonetic sound.
Popular Sibling Names For Baila
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Names With Similar Meaning To Baila
Baila is a linguistically versatile name with cheerful connotations. The following names may share a similar significance as Baila and can make perfect sibling names.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Baila?
The name Baila means one who is a beautiful form of dance.
2. What is the origin of the name Baila?
Baila has a Spanish and Yiddish origin.
