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Cherila as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Cherila

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The baby name Cherila is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ʃəˈriːlə/ (shuh-REE-luh).

Cherila is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ʃəˈriːlə/ (shuh-REE-luh)

What is the meaning of the name Cherila ?

The baby name Cherila is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ʃəˈriːlə/ (shuh-REE-luh).

Cherila is English in Origin.

Cherila is a rare modern feminine name whose form suggests two plausible roots. Many regard it as a blend of French chérie (beloved, dear) with Lila/Leila - names linked to Arabic layla (night) and Sanskrit lila/lilā (play, divine sport) - yielding tender meanings such as beloved Lila or beloved night. Others see it as a creative variant of Cyrilla/Cirila, the feminine of Cyril from Greek Kyrillos (lordly), which lends a dignified, elevated sense.

Usage is sparse and recent, appearing in late 20th and early 21st century records as parents favor soft Cher- and -ila patterns. It travels well across languages. Variant spellings include Cherilla, Cherilah, Sherila, and Cheryla; related names are Cherie, Cheryl, Lila/Leila, and Cyrilla/Cirila. Possible nicknames: Cheri/Sherri, Rila, Lila, Ella. Likely pronunciations are CHEH-ree-lah or sher-EE-luh.

Cherila is about as rare as a name gets. We count just 7 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 6 countries.

Cherila has the following similar or variant Names

Cherila – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931

Cherila is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:

CM
KW
OM
QA
SA

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People also ask about Cherila

Cherila is predominantly a girl's name.
Cherila is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ʃəˈriːlə/ (shuh-REE-luh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Cherilla, Cherilah, Cheryla, Sherila and Sherrila.
Across languages, Cherila has these equivalents: Chérie (French), Aimée (French), Amata (Latin).
Without doubt. Cherila sits so far outside the national birth charts that it's about as rare as names come, which is what makes it such an unusual choice.