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Cyrilla

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Pronounced sih-RIL-ah /sɪˈrɪl.ə/Medium

Meaning: A feminine form of Cyril, from the Greek Kyrillos, 'lordly; masterful' (from kyrios, 'lord'). A vintage, dignified name.Low

In 30 seconds: A dignified feminine of Cyril: Cyrilla means 'lordly' (said 'sih-RIL-ah'). Vintage, graceful, and rare.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA feminine form of Cyril, from the Greek Kyrillos, 'lordly; masterful' (from kyrios, 'lord'). A vintage, dignified name.
U.S. rank (2025)#13596 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 549

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191718952025

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

Cyrilla feminizes Cyril, from the Greek Kyrillos, 'lordly' (from kyrios, 'lord'). It reads vintage and graceful, echoing early saints named Cyril — rare in the U.S. (said 'sih-RIL-ah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, vintage, and dignified.

Did you know? Cyrilla is the feminine form of Cyril, from the Greek for 'lordly; masterful' (kyrios, 'lord') — a vintage, dignified name with a soft, flowing sound (said 'sih-RIL-ah').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Cyrilla — feminine of Cyril; Greek 'lordly'

Variations

CirillaCyrilleCyra

Nicknames

CyraRilla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cyrilla mean?

Cyrilla is a feminine form of Cyril, from the Greek for 'lordly; masterful.'

How do you pronounce Cyrilla?

It's said sih-RIL-ah /sɪˈrɪl.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cyrilla a boy or girl name?

Cyrilla is a girl's name.

How popular is Cyrilla?

Cyrilla is a rare name in the U.S.

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