Illa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Illa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 353 babies have been named Illa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Illa is past its peak , currently ranked #17,200 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,200
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Illa
Illa is a girl name .
Illa is currently ranked #17,200 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Illa include Illiana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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