Illa Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Illa originates from Latin, meaning 'she' or 'that.' It has evolved through various forms including Old French and Modern English. The name reflects traits of femininity and uniqueness. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name, and it gained popularity during the Renaissance due to the Latin influence. Today, it is viewed as a modern and creative name.
The name Illa is most popular in Tennessee, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Illa has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Illa' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1214th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1265th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3406th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 14973rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 24966th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 21432nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8360th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Illa' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Illa"
Pronunciation
/ˈɪlə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Illa is derived from the Latin word 'illa', which means 'that' or 'she' in a feminine context. It has historical ties to various cultures that adopted Latin as a linguistic root.
Meaning
she, that
Language Evolution
Latin: Illa, Old French: Ile, Modern English: Illa
Historical Usage
Illa has seen sporadic usage throughout history, with a notable presence in literary contexts during the Renaissance period when Latin influenced many European languages.
Variants & Derivatives
Illy, Ili
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Illa is considered a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Illa R. M. C. Smith, a noted poet, Illa Nixon, an influential artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Illa"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Illa"
"Illa" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1214th of 9107 | 689 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1265th of 9204 | 654 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3406th of 12526 | 233 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 14973rd of 19264 | 14 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 24966th of 27321 | 7 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 21432nd of 35406 | 33 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8360th of 30306 | 155 |
Regional Popularity of "Illa" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Illa" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
86.51% 1225th/1416 |
- |
57.78% 1367th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
86.48% 1337th/1546 |
- |
68.59% 1614th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Illa"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Illa" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.