Arla

Arla is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 25 girls in the United States.

Arla at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Arla

Arla belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Arla first appears in Social Security records in 1888. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #855 in 1934, and in 2024 25 babies received the name — 2,763 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Arla in US records

First recorded (US)
1888
Best US rank
#855 in 1934
Peak year
1934
Babies named Arla in 2024
25
Total since 1880
2,763

Arla in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#339 in 2021
Babies named Arla in 2025
82
Total since 1996
1,143

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arla mean?

The meaning of Arla is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Arla a boy or girl name?

Arla is a girl name. In 2024, 25 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Arla?

Arla comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Arla?

Arla first appears in US records in 1888. Its best-ever ranking was #855 in 1934, and 25 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].