Cherrila as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Cherrila

What is the meaning of the name Cherrila ?

The baby name Cherrila is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced SHER-i-lah (IPA: /ˈʃɛrɪlə/).

Cherrila is English in Origin.

Cherrila appears to be a modern English elaboration blending Cherry/Cheryl with the melodious -la ending found in names like Camila or Priscilla. Cherry traces to Middle English cherise via Old French cerise, from Latin cerasum and Greek kerasos (“cherry tree”). Cheryl itself is a 20th‑century coinage influenced by French chérie (“dear, beloved”) and by names such as Beryl and Meryl. Together, Cherrila carries echoes of both the fruit name and the affectionate French root cher-.

As a rare given name in English-speaking countries, Cherrila surfaces sporadically in late-20th and 21st‑century use, often chosen for its sweet, lilting sound and uniqueness. Plausible variants include Cherila, Cherilla, and Cherrilla; related forms and nicknames encompass Cherry, Cherie, Cher, Cheryl, Cherelle, and Cherilyn. Meanings cluster around “beloved” (from chérie) and “cherry/cherry tree,” a symbol of sweetness, freshness, and spring blossoms - rendering Cherrila an expressive choice that blends endearment with nature imagery.

⚙ Cherrila is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Cherrila appears only 1 time in total — found in 1 country. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.