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Atilla

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-TIL-ah /ɑˈtɪl.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Attila — variously 'little father' (a Gothic diminutive of atta, 'father') and a Turkic name; borne by Attila the Hun; we note the historical figureLow

In 30 seconds: Little father: Atilla spells Attila. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ah-TIL-ah').
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Origin LowTurkish, Gothic
MeaningA spelling of Attila — variously 'little father' (a Gothic diminutive of atta, 'father') and a Turkic name; borne by Attila the Hun; we note the historical figure
U.S. rank (2025)#7243 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 124

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519742025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Atilla is a spelling of Attila — variously 'little father' (a Gothic diminutive of atta, 'father') and a Turkic name; borne by Attila the Hun (we note the historical figure). A crisp, classic name (said 'ah-TIL-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish and Hungarian families. Rare, little-father at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Attila means 'little father' (a Gothic diminutive of atta, 'father') — borne by Attila the Hun — Atilla is a spelling, crisp and classic (we note the historical figure; said 'ah-TIL-ah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Attila — routes layered; historical figure

Variations

AttilaAtilaAtilya

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Attila— the standard spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Atilla mean?

Atilla spells Attila — variously 'little father' (Gothic) and a Turkic name; borne by Attila the Hun; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Atilla?

It's said ah-TIL-ah /tl./ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Atilla a boy or girl name?

Atilla is a boy's name.

How popular is Atilla?

Atilla is a very rare name in the U.S.

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