Cilla
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cilla first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 5 babies have been named Cilla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cilla is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,345 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,345
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cilla
Cilla is a girl name .
Cilla is currently ranked #71,345 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cilla include Cil, Ciy, Ciie, and Cilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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