Boy name
Atilla name meaning
“Little father”
Atilla means little father and is a masculine name in Türkiye, representing a Turkish spelling of Attila. Its established explanation combines Gothic atta, meaning father, with the diminutive suffix ila. The Hun ruler Attila supplies its historical association, and Atila is another related Turkish spelling.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Atilla mean?
Little father
In Turkish: Küçük baba, babacık
Atilla carries a strong historical association through Attila, the ruler of the European Huns. Turkish usage includes the masculine spellings Atilla, Attila, and Atila. Little father is its proposed linguistic meaning, while its associations with rulership and military power arise from history rather than from the literal wording.
How popular is Atilla?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 22provinces
Where is Atilla in the top 30?
22 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Atilla
Atilla is a Turkish spelling of Attila. A widely accepted linguistic proposal derives the name from Gothic atta, father, with the diminutive suffix -ila; this Germanic explanation is substantial but not beyond dispute.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Atilla in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · At |
Double names with Atilla
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Atilla Mertcan
Meaning of each name
- Atilla: Little father
- Mertcan: a brave, honest and sincere soul
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Kamran Atilla
Meaning of each name
- Kamran: fulfilled; successful and fortunate
- Atilla: Little father
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Atilla Gazanfer
Meaning of each name
- Atilla: Little father
- Gazanfer: lion; an image of valor and strength
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Şen Atilla
Meaning of each name
- Şen: cheerful; full of joy and vitality
- Atilla: Little father
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Atilla Nubar
Meaning of each name
- Atilla: Little father
- Nubar: first produce; first fruits
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Rugeş Atilla
Meaning of each name
- Rugeş: bright-faced, cheerful-faced
- Atilla: Little father
How to pronounce Atilla
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /atilla/ |
Is Atilla a boy’s name?
Yes, Atilla is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 99% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Atilla appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Atillâ, Atîlla
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Atilla
- Atilla Koç · b. 1946
- Atilla Şereftuğ · b. 1950
- Atilla Aybars Garhan · b. 1991
- Atilla Engin · b. 1946
- Atilla Karaosmanoğlu · b. 1932
- Atilla Koca · b. 1980
- Atilla Birlik · b. 1977
- Atilla Taş · b. 1975
- Atilla Altıkat · b. 1937
- Atilla Özmen · b. 1988
- Atilla Yayla · b. 1957
- Atilla Arcan · b. 1945
FAQ about the name Atilla
What is the meaning of Atilla?
Atilla means “Little father”. Atilla is a Turkish spelling of Attila. A widely accepted linguistic proposal derives the name from Gothic atta, father, with the diminutive suffix -ila; this Germanic explanation is substantial but not beyond dispute.
Is Atilla a boy’s name?
Yes, Atilla is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 99% of bearers are male.
Is Atilla in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Atilla nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Atilla?
Atilla is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Atilla have?
Atilla has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Atilla?
Atilla appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Atilla?
Other spellings: Atillâ, Atîlla, Attila, Atila.
What names go well with Atilla?
Some ideas: Atilla Mertcan; Kamran Atilla; Atilla Gazanfer.
Famous people named Atilla?
Notable people named Atilla include Atilla Koç, Atilla Şereftuğ, Atilla Aybars Garhan.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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