Meaning: Its source is Liliana, an Italian name meaning "Lily."

Popularity: The name Lilla ranked 2209th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: Some authorities believe this name originated as a nickname of Elizabeth. The same is said of the English Lily, which did not appear as a formal name until the 19th century.