The baby name Carila is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kəˈriːlə/ (kuh-REE-luh),/kaˈɾila/ (ka-REE-la).
Carila is Roman in Origin.
The baby name Carila is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kəˈriːlə/ (kuh-REE-luh),/kaˈɾila/ (ka-REE-la).
Carila is Roman in Origin.
Carila is a rare feminine given name with layered roots. In Romance contexts it is often read as a pet-form built on Latin carus, "dear, beloved," aligning it with Cara and Carina; in Germanic lines it can be treated as a variant related to Carla/Carola, ultimately from Karl/Carolus, "free person." Both strands give Carila warm, affectionate meanings while keeping a crisp, modern sound.
Usage is sporadic: the name appears occasionally in Iberian and Italian records in the 18th-20th centuries and later in Latin America, while in English-speaking countries it sometimes arises as a modern blend (e.g., Cara + Lila). Documented variants and spellings include Karila and Carilla; related forms are Carla, Carola, Carina, and Carissa. Nicknames include Cari, Cara, Rila, and Ila. Overall, Carila carries the sense of "beloved" or "free," with an international yet uncommon profile.
Carila is exceptionally rare. There are only 6 recorded uses on record, spread over 3 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #990 | 3 | 12,708 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
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