Gender: Girl
Meaning: Free man; strong and manly
Origin: Old Germanic Karl — from carl (free man), the same root as Charles and Charlotte
Popularity: Ranked #1012 in 2024 with 252 babies born.
History: Carla peaked in the 1970s-80s. The name has Italian-American roots, reflecting the massive Italian immigration that shaped American cities, food, and culture. Carla represents Italian-American heritage.
Similar names: carl, carlee, carley, carli, carlie, carly, carel, carlei
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Carla? About 1 in 13,208 babies born in 2024 were named Carla, or roughly 0.7 per day in the United States.
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