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At a Glance: Name: Lilla – Meaning: lilac – Origin: Italian – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: LIL-ah
Lilla is a girl's name of Italian origin, meaning "lilac." It carries a free-spirited, boho, clean, modern, outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel, and is pronounced LIL-ah.
Meaning & Origin of Lilla
Meaning: Lilac.
Origin: Italian.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Lilla
Phonetic: LIL-ah IPA: /ˈlɪlə/
Popularity of Lilla
Lilla peaked at #262 in 1880 with 35 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had fallen to #4328 with just 33, based on Social Security data spanning 1880 to 2024.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Lilla mean?
Lilac. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lilla)
How do you pronounce Lilla?
Lilla is pronounced LIL-ah (IPA: /ˈlɪlə/).
Is Lilla a popular name right now?
Lilla peaked at #262 in 1880 and is ranked #4328 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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