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.
About 10 girls were named Illa in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A Martian woman who dreams of Earthmen · The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury
German actress known for early 20th-century cinema
