Rilla

Rilla is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 14 girls in the United States.

Rilla at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rilla

Rilla belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rilla first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #371 in 1881, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 2,652 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rilla in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#371 in 1881
Peak year
1914
Babies named Rilla in 2024
14
Total since 1880
2,652

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rilla mean?

The meaning of Rilla is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rilla a boy or girl name?

Rilla is a girl name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rilla?

Rilla comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rilla?

Rilla first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #371 in 1881, and 14 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].