The baby name Carilla is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kuh-RIL-uh (IPA: /kəˈrɪlə/).
Carilla is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Carilla is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kuh-RIL-uh (IPA: /kəˈrɪlə/).
Carilla is Latin in Origin.
Carilla is a rare feminine given name likely formed in the Romance diminutive style from Cara (Latin carus, 'dear, beloved') with the affectionate suffix -illa, yielding 'little beloved'. It may also serve as a pet form of Carolina or Carla (from Germanic Karl, 'free person'), or as a soft variant of Cyrilla/Cirilla, from Greek kyrios, 'lordly'.
Recorded sporadically in English- and Spanish-language sources since the 19th century, Carilla fits the period's taste for lyrical -illa endings (compare Marilla, Priscilla) yet remains uncommon today. Variants and cognates include Karilla and Carila; related forms are Cara, Carla, Carolina, and Cyrilla/Cirilla. Possible nicknames are Cara, Cari, Carrie, and Rilla. Today it appeals to parents seeking a vintage-adjacent, international option with clear pronunciation and a gentle, lyrical rhythm.
Carilla is about as rare as a name gets. In all, it appears just 8 times, across 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,030 | 4 | 16,355 |
Carilla is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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