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Rilla

RIL-uh

Popularity

#7856

rising

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Latin

Total Births

2,652

Peak Year

#56 in 1914

First Recorded

1880

Style

Cute & Playful, Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A short form of names like Marilla or Drusilla. Marilla's origin is uncertain, potentially related to the Latin word for 'star of the sea'.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Rilla Askew

    American author known for her Southern fiction.

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Personality Traits

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