Nilla
NIL-uh
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Swedish
Total Births
26
Peak Year
#6 in 1970
First Recorded
1924
Style
Cute & Playful, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A name of potentially Scandinavian or English origin, possibly a variation of 'Niel' or a diminutive of names ending in '-nilla'. It has a sweet, simple sound.
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