Arwilla

A girl's name of Welsh origin with 13 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

If you're considering Arwilla, you're looking at a name that fewer than 13 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.

The open, warm ending gives Arwilla a flowing quality that carries well in both casual and formal settings.

Arwilla is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Arwilla is a girl's baby name of Welsh origin, a variant of Arwella or a combination of Welsh ar (over) and gwel (view) meaning 'overview' or 'lookout.'

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In the American context, Arwilla is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1921–1927). Its Welsh roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.

With 13 total births, Arwilla exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 1921

1927

Peak

8 births

1921

First recorded

7 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Arwilla has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1921.

First appeared: 1921Peak: 1927 (8 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Arwilla
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1920s	13	#4375	—

The Story of Arwilla

A Greatest Generation name

Peaking in 1927, Arwilla is a name steeped in history. Girls named Arwilla are most likely born between 1921 and 1927.

How rare is Arwilla?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Arwilla is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1921, peaked in the 1920s with 13 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 1921–1927)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Arwilla
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1927	8	#3581	+3 (60.0%)
1921	5	#5168	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arwilla a boy's or girl's name?

Arwilla is primarily a girl's name.

When was Arwilla most popular?

Arwilla reached its peak popularity in 1927 with 8 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Arwilla?

Arwilla is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 13 babies in the U.S. since 1921. Its peak was in 1927.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1921–1927