Illa

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Pronounced EE-lah /ˈiː.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: A double-l spelling of Ila, read either as the Sanskrit Ila ('earth; speech; a goddess of the earth') or the English Ila ('from the island'). Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft spelling of Ila: Illa leans toward 'earth' or 'from the island' (said 'EE-lah'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowSanskrit, English

MeaningA double-l spelling of Ila, read either as the Sanskrit Ila ('earth; speech; a goddess of the earth') or the English Ila ('from the island'). Routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2025)#9711 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1926

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,800

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Illa is a double-l spelling of Ila, which carries the Sanskrit sense 'earth; speech; a goddess of the earth' or the English 'from the island.' The two routes braid together, which we note — gentle and rare in the U.S. (said 'EE-lah').

It appears only rarely, beside the more common Ila. Rare, soft, and layered in route.

Did you know? Illa respells Ila — read either as the Sanskrit Ila ('earth; speech') or the English Ila ('from the island') — a soft, brief name whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'EE-lah').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Illa — Ila variant; Sanskrit/English; routes uncertain

Variations

IlaIllahIlaa

Nicknames

IllyLala

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Illa mean?

Illa is a form of Ila — the Sanskrit 'earth; speech' or the English 'from the island.' The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Illa?

It's said EE-lah /ˈiː.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Illa a boy or girl name?

Illa is a girl's name.

How popular is Illa?

Illa is a rare name in the U.S.