Carla: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A free woman, strong and independent.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1019
- Peak
- #76 in 1965
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Carla Means
Carla is a girl name of English origin. A free woman, strong and independent.
How Popular Carla Is
Carla currently ranks #1019 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #76 in 1965. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Carla
- Carla broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #76 in 1965.
- Carla has been a top 100 name across 177+ years of American history.
- Carla is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Carla
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Carla
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Carla.
Questions About Carla
What does Carla mean?
Carla is a girl name of English origin. A free woman, strong and independent.
How popular is Carla?
Carla currently ranks #1019 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #76 in 1965. It has held steady.
Where does Carla come from?
Carla comes from English roots. Carla broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #76 in 1965.
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