Attila Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Attila means 'father' and is associated with strength and leadership.
Meaning of the Name Attila
Attila is a name of ancient Germanic origin. It is derived from the Gothic word 'atta', meaning 'father'. Attila was a common name among the ancient Germanic tribes and it was associated with strength and leadership. The name gained significant historical prominence with the Hunnic ruler Attila the Hun, who was known for his military prowess and conquests. Today, Attila is still used as a masculine given name in various European countries.
Popularity of the Name Attila
The popularity for the name Attila peaked in popularity in the year 2009 with 18 births, which ranked number 12,165 out of 32,263 unique names for that year. Attila had the most male births in 2009 with 18, which ranked number 5,102 out of 14,532 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Attila
- 20 Year Trend of Attila: 15.38% 00
Popularity of Attila by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Attila. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Attila in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Attila is a great pick!
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