Bright, shining, or from the island
Illa is a rare name with multiple potential roots. It is often considered a variant of the Germanic name Ella or a diminutive of names ending in -illa, such as Priscilla. In some contexts, it is linked to the Latin word for 'that one' or the Sanskrit 'Ila,' meaning earth or speech.
Less common today
Illa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,645 in 2022.
A Martian woman who dreams of Earthmen · The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury
German actress known for early 20th-century cinema
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
