boy's name
Atilla
uh-TIL-uh or ah-tee-LAH
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 765
Atilla is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 11 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Atilla is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 2004, when 30 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 29,475 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1975.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Atilla Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 205 |
| 2010s | 145 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 75 |
How Popular Is Atilla?
In 2025, Atilla was given to 20 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Atilla Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Atilla
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Atilla Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Atilla over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Atilla
- Pronunciation uh-TIL-uh or ah-tee-LAH
Atilla in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
Sibling Names for Atilla
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Atilla — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Atilla
How popular is the name Atilla?
In 2025, Atilla was given to 20 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Atilla a girl's or a boy's name?
Atilla is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Atilla?
Atilla has 3 syllables.
When was Atilla most popular?
Atilla peaked in 2004, when 30 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Atilla a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Atilla currently ranks #1,696 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.