Lilla
Lilla is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Lily; pledged to God; or night.
Origin and history
Lilla is a feminine given name with origins tracing back to Latin, where it developed as a diminutive of Elizabeth or Lily, as well as Germanic roots. It has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century as a soft, romantic alternative to Lily or Lila. In the United States, it remains a rare but enduring classic choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,440 babies in the United States have been named Lilla since 1880. It ranks #2631 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1948.
States where it is most popular
- GA (51.4 %)
- AL (10.9 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
- SC (8.6 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 408 |
| 1890-1900 | 465 |
| 1900-1910 | 431 |
| 1910-1920 | 587 |
| 1920-1930 | 657 |
| 1930-1940 | 389 |
| 1940-1950 | 289 |
| 1950-1960 | 158 |
| 1960-1970 | 108 |
| 1970-1980 | 64 |
| 1980-1990 | 26 |
| 1990-2000 | 55 |
| 2000-2010 | 277 |
| 2010-2019 | 373 |
| 2020-2029 | 153 |
Famous people named Lilla
- Lilla Cabot Perry: Painter, Artist
Nicknames
Lil, Lillie, Lulu
Fun facts
- Lilla was famously used by author Frances Hodgson Burnett for characters in 19th-century literature.
- Depending on regional usage, Lilla can function as a diminutive of Lily, Elizabeth, or the Arabic name Leila.