Carilla
Pronunciation: [ k-ahr-IHL-ah ]
Carilla is a girl baby name. Ranked #46,962 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Carilla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 11 babies have been named Carilla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carilla is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #46,962 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #46,962
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Carilla
Carilla is a girl name .
Carilla is currently ranked #46,962 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carilla include Car, Cay, Carie, and Cariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carilla include Carina, Carissa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis