girl's name
Smilla
SMEE-lah
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 25
Smilla is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1999, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1999.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Smilla Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 10 |
How Popular Is Smilla?
In 2019, Smilla was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
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 Smilla
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Smilla Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Smilla over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Smilla
- Pronunciation SMEE-lah
Sibling Names for Smilla
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Smilla — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Smilla
Is Smilla a girl's or a boy's name?
Smilla is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Smilla?
Smilla has 2 syllables.
When was Smilla most popular?
Smilla peaked in 1999, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.