1,979births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
2002Peak · Sweden
#324Sweden 2025
Smilla is a girl name family recorded 1,979 times in 4 countries since 1998. It ranks highest today in Sweden (#324 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Sweden in 2002, at 150.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Smilla
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smilla | Swedish | 1,547 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #324 | 2002 | ▼ 31 % |
| Smilla | Swedish | 229 | 🇩🇪 Germany (large cities) | #463 | 2018 | – |
| Smilla | Swedish | 178 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | – | 2007 | – |
| Smilla | Swedish | 25 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2019 | – |
Questions about Smilla
How popular is the name Smilla?
In 2025 it ranked #324 in Sweden. Official registers record 1,979 births across 4 countries.
When was Smilla most popular?
It peaked in Sweden in 2002, at 150.2 births per 100,000.
Is Smilla a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Smilla is a girl name.