Holding steady.
Popularity of Orilla since 1880
Babies named Orilla per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Orilla's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 20 |
| 1890s | 30 |
| 1900s | 32 |
| 1910s | 69 |
| 1920s | 52 |
| 1930s | 22 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Orilla is a rare and obscure feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1880. Its peak year was also 1880, after which it faded from common use. The name's trajectory has been stable at very low usage, never achieving a rank in the top 1000. Its origins remain uncertain, with potential links to the Latin 'aureus' meaning 'golden' or as a variant of Aurelia. Despite its obscurity, Orilla has a melodic quality that might appeal to parents seeking a vintage yet distinctive name. No top states are recorded, indicating its rarity across the country.
The name Orilla is rare and of uncertain derivation. It may be an elaboration of Ora or a variant of Aurelia, from the Latin 'aureus' meaning 'golden'. Alternatively, it could be a feminine form of the Spanish or Italian surname Orillo, or derived from a place name such as Orilla in Spain. Its use in the United States is first recorded in 1880, but it never achieved widespread popularity.
Sibling names for Orilla
Names that share Orilla's style, for a brother or sister.
