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Marilla

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Marilla Pronunciation

Marilla is pronounced muh-RIL-uh /məˈrɪl.ə/High

Meaning: A Mary name, or a form of Amaryllis (uncertain)Medium

In 30 seconds: A gentle vintage name linked either to Mary or to the sparkling Amaryllis — its exact root is happily uncertain.

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Origin MediumLatin, Hebrew

MeaningA Mary name, or a form of Amaryllis (uncertain)

U.S. rank (2024)#10752 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 789

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Marilla's origin is genuinely debated: it may be an elaboration of Mary (from Hebrew Miriam) or a contracted form of Amaryllis, Greek for 'to sparkle'.

A warm 19th-century American name, Marilla was revived by readers of L. M. Montgomery and prized for its soft, old-fashioned charm.

Did you know? The name is best loved through Marilla Cuthbert in Anne of Green Gables (1908), though real Marillas lived well before the novel.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Marilla — disputed Mary/Amaryllis origin

Variations

Marila

Nicknames

MariRilla

Famous Bearers

★Marilla Ricker (1840–1920)
American suffragist, freethinker, and New Hampshire's first woman lawyer.

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Marilla?

Marilla is pronounced muh-RIL-uh (/məˈrɪl.ə/). Press play above to hear Marilla said aloud.

How do you say Marilla?

Marilla is said muh-RIL-uh (/məˈrɪl.ə/). Press play above to hear Marilla said aloud.

What does the name Marilla mean?

Marilla is of Latin origin and means 'a name linked to Mary, or to Amaryllis'.

Is Marilla a boy or girl name?

Marilla is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Marilla?

Marilla is a rare, vintage name in the U.S..