Marilla - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Marilla \m(a)-

is pronounced ma-RILL-ah. Its meaning is "shining sea". Variant of Muriel. Marilis is a short form of Amaryllis.

Marilla has 2 variant forms: Marella and Marilis.

For more information, see also related names Mariel and Mary.

Baby names that sound like Marilla are Mariella, Mariela, Myrilla and Mirilla.

Marilla is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl name Marilla. Compare Marilla with its variant forms and related girl names.