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Attila

♂ Boy

Pronounced AT-ih-lah /ˈæt.ɪ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: From a Gothic diminutive of atta, 'father'; 'little father; dear father' — borne by Attila the Hun; we note the historical figureLow

In 30 seconds: Little father: Attila is Gothic 'little father'. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'AT-ih-lah').
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Origin LowGothic, Hunnic
MeaningFrom a Gothic diminutive of atta, 'father'; 'little father; dear father' — borne by Attila the Hun; we note the historical figure
U.S. rank (2025)#6850 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 665

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419582025

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

Attila comes from a Gothic diminutive of atta, 'father' — 'little father; dear father'. Borne by Attila the Hun, the 5th-century ruler, and a cherished name in Hungary today (we note the historical figure). A crisp, strong name (said 'AT-ih-lah'; nickname Atti).

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

Did you know? Attila means 'little father; dear father' — a Gothic diminutive of atta, 'father' — borne by Attila the Hun, and a beloved name in Hungary today — a crisp, strong name (we note the historical figure; said 'AT-ih-lah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Attila — historical figure noted

Variations

AtillaAtilaEtele

Nicknames

Atti

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Attila mean?

Attila is a Gothic diminutive of atta, 'father' — 'little father; dear father' (borne by Attila the Hun). We note the historical figure.

How do you pronounce Attila?

It's said AT-ih-lah /ˈæt.ɪ.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Attila a boy or girl name?

Attila is a boy's name.

How popular is Attila?

Attila is a rare name in the U.S.

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