Meaning and history
Anila has separate South Asian and Albanian uses. In Sanskrit, Anila means "wind" and is a name of the wind god, while the feminine form is used independently in several modern languages. Notable bearers include Albanian politician Anila Denaj and Pakistani-American artist Anila Quayyum Agha.
In 2025, 21 babies were recorded with the name Anila, ranking #5,722 among girls.