Carla
Carla: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หkษหlษ/ ยท /หkษษนlษ/
Meaning and origin of Carla
- A female given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
From German and Italian Carla. By surface analysis, Carl + -a.
How popular is Carla?
Since 1880, 150,390 girls and 425 boys in the U.S. have been named Carla (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #76 in 1965. Its highest rank for boys was #1819 in 1967. In 2025, 223 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Carla
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Carla
Sister and brother names that share Carla's Germanic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Carla FAQ
What does the name Carla mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages. From German and Italian Carla. By surface analysis, Carl + -a.
What is the origin of the name Carla?
Carla is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Carla?
Since 1880, 150,390 girls and 425 boys in the U.S. have been named Carla (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #76 in 1965. Its highest rank for boys was #1819 in 1967. In 2025, 223 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Carla a boy or girl name?
Carla is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 150,390 girls and 425 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.