Billa Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BIL-uh /ˈbɪlə/
Origin: Hebrew; Italian
Meaning: Hebrew: God is my strength; Italian: a diminutive form of Isabella
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Billa has its roots in the Hebrew name "Bilhah," which means "to be timid" or "to be shy." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of Rachel's handmaid, who bore children for Rachel and is mentioned in the Book of Genesis. The name Bilhah was subsequently adopted into Greek as "Bilhah" and later into Latin, maintaining its original form.
The transition into English likely occurred through the influence of biblical translations, particularly the King James Bible published in 1611, which popularized many biblical names in the English-speaking world. Throughout history, variations of the name Billa have appeared in various cultures, often linked to the biblical narrative.
The name has been associated with themes of servitude and motherhood due to Bilhah's role in the Genesis story. In medieval times, the name and its derivatives were sometimes used in Christian contexts, reflecting the influence of biblical figures on naming conventions.
The name Billa itself may have been used as a diminutive or affectionate form of Bilhah or other similar names, although specific historical records of its use are less prominent. Culturally, the name Billa carries connotations of gentleness and humility, resonating with the characteristics attributed to its biblical namesake.
The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its biblical roots and the cultural significance of the stories associated with it. While Billa is less common than its variants, it reflects a lineage that connects to themes of family and legacy within the context of biblical history.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Billa was first seen in the United States in 1930.
Billa has ranked as high as #884 nationally, which occurred in 1930, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Billa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Billa is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Billa was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Billa
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Billa.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1930 | 6 |