Cirila
A girl's name of Greek origin with 16 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and three syllables, Cirila hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1949, with 16 total recorded births.
Cirila is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Cirila is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Cirila is a feminine name — a Spanish and Slavic variant of Cyrilla, the feminine form of Cyril. Saint Cyril, the 9th-century Byzantine monk who created the Glagolitic alphabet (precursor to Cyrillic script), gave literacy to Slavic peoples in their own language. His name derives from the Greek Kyrillos, possibly meaning "lord" or connected to the Greek word for "sun."
Cirila carries the intellectual and spiritual legacy of one of European history's most consequential missionaries. In Slavic countries and among Spanish-speaking Catholics, the name has been used for centuries in honor of this saint. It's rare in the United States, making it a distinctive choice with genuine historical resonance.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Cirila's final sounds are open, warm — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Cirila follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Cirila's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Cirila has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1949.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #15685 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 6 | #9218 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 5 | #5361 | — |
The Story of Cirila
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1979, Cirila is a Gen X staple. Girls named Cirila are most likely born between 1969 and 1989.
How rare is Cirila?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Cirila is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1949, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1970s with 6 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1949–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | #15685 |
| 1979 | 6 | #9218 |
| 1949 | 5 | #5361 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1949–2023