Lilla

Lilla is a girl's name of Italian origin meaning “the Island and island.” In 2024 it was given to 33 girls in the United States.

Lilla at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Italian · English & American
Meaning
“the Island and island”

About the name Lilla

Lilla belongs to the Italian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “the Island and island” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Lilla first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #262 in 1880, and in 2024 33 babies received the name — 4,414 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lilla in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#262 in 1880
Peak year
1918
Babies named Lilla in 2024
33
Total since 1880
4,414

Lilla in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#1467 in 2009
Babies named Lilla in 2024
6
Total since 1996
225

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lilla mean?

Lilla means “the Island and island” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Lilla a boy or girl name?

Lilla is a girl name. In 2024, 33 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lilla?

Lilla comes from the Italian and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lilla?

Lilla first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #262 in 1880, and 33 babies were given the name in 2024.

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