Unisex · #10,287 in 2026

Quilla

Current Rank
#10,287
Peak Rank
#2,693 (1917)
Total Babies
164
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,693 (164 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,736 (16 total)
👧As Girl Name
1902
First Year
2021
Last Year
1917
Peak Year
#2693
Peak Rank
164
Total Count
27
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1916
First Year
1955
Last Year
1919
Peak Year
#3736
Peak Rank
16
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Quilla

As a girl name

Quilla first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1902, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 11 Quillas were born — ranking #2,693 that year. As of 2026, Quilla ranks #10,287 for girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 164 Quillas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Quilla first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 6 Quillas were born — ranking #3,736 that year. As of 2026, Quilla ranks #3,886 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Quillas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Quilla

Phonetically similar names — useful when Quilla is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Quilla

What does the name Quilla mean?
Quilla is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1902. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Quilla in 2026?
In 2026, Quilla ranks #10,287 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Quilla most popular?
Quilla reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #2,693 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Quilla a unisex name?
Yes — Quilla is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 91% of Quillas assigned female and 9% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Quilla?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Quilla include Otto, Wave, Gordie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Quilla

Quilla is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1902 and has accumulated 164 births in the dataset. Quilla's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #2,693. Use the chart and map above to compare Quilla's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.