Attila
Pronunciation: [ uht-IHL-uh ]
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Attila first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 653 babies have been named Attila in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Attila is past its peak , currently ranked #7,070 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,070
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Attila
Attila is a boy name .
Attila is currently ranked #7,070 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Attila include Att, Atti, Attiy, Attiie, Aty, Atie, and Attkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Attila include Atticus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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