Bright, shining, or a variant of Cecilia
Soila is a rare name with two primary paths of origin. In a Finnish context, it is derived from the word 'soile', referring to the shimmering of light or the Northern Lights. It is also used in Spanish-speaking cultures as a variant of Zoila or a diminutive of Cecilia, which means 'blind'.
Less common today
Soila isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,360 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Finnish writer and journalist
Finnish stage and film actress
