The baby name Tillia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced TIL-ee-ə; IPA: /ˈtɪliə/.
Tillia is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Tillia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced TIL-ee-ə; IPA: /ˈtɪliə/.
Tillia is Latin in Origin.
Tillia blends botanical Latin with familiar Germanic nicknaming. It can be read as a variant of Tilia, the Latin genus name for the linden (lime) tree, or as an embellished form of Tillie/Tilly - pet names stemming from Matilda (“battle‑mighty”) and Ottilie (“prosperity, wealth”). In Spanish, tila denotes linden blossom tea, reinforcing the botanical link. The central meaning is “linden tree,” long associated in Central and Slavic Europe with gentleness, hospitality, fidelity, and communal protection, where lindens often shade village squares and figure in folk legend.
As a given name, Tillia is rare in English but aligns with 19th‑century nature‑name fashions and today’s eco‑leaning choices. It appears in Scandinavian and German contexts as Tilia or Tilla and remains uncommon yet approachable. Variants and related forms include Tilia, Tila, Tilla, Tillie, Tilly, Tilliah/Tiliah; longer roots Matilda and Ottilie; and diminutives Lia and Tia.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Girls | 2005 | #400 | 3 | 2,998 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Tillia is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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