Orla
Orla: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Orla
Root meaning: “golden princess”
- A female given name from Irish.
Etymology
Anglicized version of Irish Órfhlaith (“golden princess”), from ór (“gold”) + flaith (“princess”).
How popular is Orla?
Since 1880, 1,199 girls and 286 boys in the U.S. have been named Orla (81% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1410 in 1892. Its highest rank for boys was #657 in 1890. In 2025, 70 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Orla
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Orla FAQ
What does the name Orla mean?
Orla traces back to a root meaning "golden princess". A female given name from Irish. Anglicized version of Irish Órfhlaith (“golden princess”), from ór (“gold”) + flaith (“princess”).
What is the origin of the name Orla?
Orla is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Orla?
Since 1880, 1,199 girls and 286 boys in the U.S. have been named Orla (81% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1410 in 1892. Its highest rank for boys was #657 in 1890. In 2025, 70 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Orla a boy or girl name?
Orla is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,199 girls and 286 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.