Nilla

Nilla has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Nilla isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Nilla is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Nilla was, in the past month, the 1939th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Nilla is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Nilla was viewed 71 times, and liked 1 times.

The map below shows Nilla's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Nilla is most adored in Iowa, Louisiana and Washington.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Pennsylvania, Nebraska and Michigan.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Nilla.

Most popular breeds named Nilla:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Chihuahua
3. Cocker Spaniel
4. Siberian Husky
5. Maltese

Nilla is found in these categories:

cuddly

Sounds like vanilla, sweet and comforting, perfect for a snuggly pup.

food

Derived from popular vanilla-flavored wafer cookies, evoking sweet associations.