Gender: Female
Origin: Latin, Greek
Meaning: Ancient or venerable; powerful enchantress
Pronunciation: sih-luh, /ˈsɪlə/, S IH L AH
Popularity Rank: #35,062
Derived from the Roman name Priscilla, which means "ancient" or "venerable." It is also associated with the mythological figure of Circe, a powerful enchantress.
The name Cilla is of Latin, Greek origin and means Ancient or venerable; powerful enchantress, A Diminutive of Priscilla Made Famous by 1960s British Singer Cilia Black, Fruitful, Blind, Ancient, Sixth. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Cilla is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Sweden, and 44 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: sih-luh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsɪlə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S IH L AH
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Cilla is recorded 975 times globally, ranking it as the 35,062th most common name worldwide.
Cilla is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 148 occurrences, making it the 4,571th most popular name in the country.
In Sweden, the name Cilla is found among 1 in every 742 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #4,571 | 1 : 3,704 |
| United States of America | #13,238 | 1 : 12,922 |
| Sweden | #873 | 1 : 742 |
| South Africa | #10,126 | 1 : 21,317 |
| Netherlands | #5,544 | 1 : 5,127 |
| Italy | #13,345 | 1 : 16,199 |
| Malaysia | #21,431 | 1 : 49,765 |
| Finland | #2,186 | 1 : 3,212 |
| Ghana | #2,444 | 1 : 5,778 |
| Hong Kong | #8,382 | 1 : 15,152 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Cilla from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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