The baby name Cilla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsɪlə/ (SIL-uh).
The baby name Cilla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsɪlə/ (SIL-uh).
Cilla is in Origin.
Cilla is a compact feminine name used in English and Scandinavian languages, chiefly as a pet form of Priscilla, Cecilia, or Drusilla. Through Priscilla it inherits Latin Prisca, “ancient; venerable,” popularized in English by the New Testament Priscilla (Acts), embraced by Puritans. Via Cecilia it connects to the Roman family name Caecilius, from caecus “blind”; association with the patron saint of music sustained Cecilia’s pan‑European use. As an independent given name, Cilla gained visibility in mid‑20th‑century Britain through entertainer Cilla Black (born Priscilla White). In Sweden it appears as a familiar of Cecilia and is sometimes registered on its own.
Related forms include Priscilla, Prisca, Cecilia, Cecelia, Cecily, Celia, and Drusilla; shorter kin are Cila and Silla. Meaning follows the parent form chosen: most often “venerable” (from Priscilla) or, less commonly, “blind; of the Caecilius clan” (from Cecilia).
| Cilla Black Cilla Black was a beloved British singer and television presenter, best known for her hit songs like 'Anyone Who Had a Heart' and 'You're My World'. She also charmed audiences as the host of the TV show 'Blind Date'. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2021 | #182 | 2 | 1,666 |
| DK | 0 | #203 | 4 | 5,198 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #233 | 5 | 7,146 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #261 | 3 | 7,056 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #288 | 2 | 8,139 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #295 | 30 | 6,973 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #324 | 6 | 7,429 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #349 | 6 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #355 | 5 | 8,829 |
| HK | 0 | #355 | 3 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #360 | 3 | 8,539 |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #363 | 29 | 1,368 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #467 | 8 | 14,421 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #469 | 3 | 7,952 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #592 | 24 | 16,104 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #611 | 133 | 3,895 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #628 | 5 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #641 | 5 | 11,648 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #776 | 11 | 15,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #863 | 3 | 13,765 | |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #890 | 66 | 5,933 |
| United States | Girls | 2009 | #929 | 5 | 9,986 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #965 | 30 | 24,821 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #986 | 7 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 3 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 8 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,045 | 97 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,226 | 9 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,268 | 5 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,388 | 59 | 9,415 |
Cilla is popular in 37 countries — most recent births per country:
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