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The name Rilla originates from Latin, meaning 'little brook' or 'stream.' It has evolved through historical forms and is often considered a diminutive of longer names. Rilla conveys traits of calmness and a connection to nature. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name, but it gained popularity through literature in the late 19th century. Today, Rilla is perceived as a charming and vintage name, with notable figures like Rilla Askew contributing to its recognition.

The name Rilla is most popular in Alabama, 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, Rilla has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rilla' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1021st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1386th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2735th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9489th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 25632nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20768th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10456th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rilla' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.