Rilla
Girl nameRilla has been given to 2,659 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1914. In 2025, about 1 in 229,610 girls was named Rilla.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
2,659
Peak year
1914 (56 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -36%
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Rilla's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #508 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Rilla — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Rilla.
FAQ
How popular is the name Rilla?
Rilla has been given to 2,659 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Rilla peak?
Rilla peaked in 1914, when 56 babies were given the name.
Is Rilla a girl or boy name?
Rilla is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Rilla are girls).
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