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At a Glance
- 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
LIL-ahIPA /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.
Names Like Lilla
These names share Lilla’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Lilla mean?
Lilac. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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