Girl name
Esila name meaning
“late afternoon; the latter part of the day”
Esila means late afternoon or the latter part of the day. It is connected with Arabic aṣīl in the form aṣīlā and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. It evokes the lowering sun and softer afternoon light; the Turkish spelling does not reproduce the Arabic sounds exactly.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Esila mean?
Late afternoon; the latter part of the day
In Turkish: akşamüstü; günün son vakti
Esila is commonly explained through an Arabic word for late afternoon. This reading evokes the closing, softer-lit portion of the day. The relevant Arabic form occurs in the Quran, although the adaptation into the Turkish name needs separate consideration. It should not be assigned every meaning of the similar-sounding name Asil.
How popular is Esila?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Best rank
- 18.2018
- Trend (2018–2025)
- last listed in 2022
- Province lists
- 77provinces
Babies named Esila each year
Show as a table
| Year | Girls | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Babies | |
| 2018 | 18 | 3,383 |
| 2019 | 25 | 2,460 |
| 2020 | 27 | 2,484 |
| 2021 | 26 | 2,324 |
| 2022 | 29 | 2,212 |
| 2023 | – | – |
| 2024 | – | – |
| 2025 | – | – |
In the missing years the name was outside the national top 30.
Where is Esila in the top 30?
77 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Esila
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Esila popular?
Esila’s meaning of late afternoon and flowing, three-syllable pronunciation can give it a gentle appeal. Its rankings generally decline, followed by three years outside the top thirty.
Origin of the name Esila
Possibly adapted from Arabic aṣīlā, a form of aṣīl referring to the latter part of the day. The Turkish spelling Esila does not reproduce the Arabic form exactly.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| Is Esila in the Quran? | Its source word does · أصيلا · 33:42, 76:25The related form أصيلا occurs in the Quran for the latter part of the day; Esila adapts its sounds in Turkish. |
| Starts with | E · Es |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Esila
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Esila Tuluğ
Meaning of each name
- Esila: late afternoon; the latter part of the day
- Tuluğ: rising; sunrise
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Şükriye Esila
Meaning of each name
- Şükriye: associated with thankfulness and gratitude
- Esila: late afternoon; the latter part of the day
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Esila Sümeyye
Meaning of each name
- Esila: late afternoon; the latter part of the day
- Sümeyye: the name of Sumayya bint Khayyat
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Menesa Esila
Meaning of each name
- Menesa: Causing to forget
- Esila: late afternoon; the latter part of the day
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Esila Meva
Meaning of each name
- Esila: late afternoon; the latter part of the day
- Meva: a place of refuge, shelter, or abode
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Serra Esila
Meaning of each name
- Serra: prosperity and well-being; ease of circumstances
- Esila: late afternoon; the latter part of the day
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Esila Nur, Esila Naz.
How to pronounce Esila
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /esila/ |
| Arabic | أصيلا |
Is Esila a girl’s name?
Yes, Esila is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Esila appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Esila
Names with related meanings
- Eylül♀September
- Esra♀Night journey
- Leyla♀A name associated with night and darkness
- Songül♀The last rose
- Bahar♀Spring, the season of renewal
- Ömür♀Lifespan
- Şevval♀The tenth month of the Hijri year
- Nisan♀April
- Seher♀The early morning before daybreak
- Havin♀Summer, the summer season
- Duha♂♀Forenoon
- Ezel♂♀Beginningless past
Famous people named Esila
- Esila Umut · b. 2001
FAQ about the name Esila
What is the meaning of Esila?
Esila means “late afternoon; the latter part of the day”. Possibly adapted from Arabic aṣīlā, a form of aṣīl referring to the latter part of the day. The Turkish spelling Esila does not reproduce the Arabic form exactly.
Is Esila a girl’s name?
Yes, Esila is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Esila in the Quran?
Its source word does. The related form أصيلا occurs in the Quran for the latter part of the day; Esila adapts its sounds in Turkish. (e.g.: 33:42, 76:25)
What is the origin of the name Esila?
Esila is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Esila have?
Esila has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Esila?
Esila appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Esila?
Some ideas: Esila Tuluğ; Şükriye Esila; Esila Sümeyye.
Famous people named Esila?
Notable people named Esila include Esila Umut.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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