Darla

Darla 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 244 girls in the United States.

Darla at a glance

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

About the name Darla

Darla 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, Darla first appears in Social Security records in 1924. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #165 in 1963, and in 2024 244 babies received the name — 43,389 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Darla in US records

First recorded (US)
1924
Best US rank
#165 in 1963
Peak year
1963
Babies named Darla in 2024
244
Total since 1880
43,389

Darla in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#346 in 2025
Babies named Darla in 2025
124
Total since 1996
904

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Darla mean?

The meaning of Darla 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 Darla a boy or girl name?

Darla is a girl name. In 2024, 244 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Darla?

Darla comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Darla?

Darla first appears in US records in 1924. Its best-ever ranking was #165 in 1963, and 244 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Darla?

Darla is pronounced /ˈdɑːlə/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.