Rilla
Pronunciation: [ r-IHL-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rilla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 429 babies have been named Rilla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rilla is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,066 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,066
- Total SSA Count
- 14
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About the Name Rilla
Rilla is a girl name .
Rilla is currently ranked #8,066 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rilla include Ril, Riy, Riie, and Rilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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