Karla

Karla 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 385 girls in the United States.

Karla at a glance

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

About the name Karla

Karla 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, Karla first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #175 in 2002, and in 2024 385 babies received the name — 91,241 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Karla in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#175 in 2002
Peak year
1964
Babies named Karla in 2024
385
Total since 1880
91,241

Karla in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#433 in 1997
Babies named Karla in 2025
10
Total since 1996
894

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Karla mean?

The meaning of Karla 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 Karla a boy or girl name?

Karla is a girl name. In 2024, 385 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Karla?

Karla comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Karla?

Karla first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #175 in 2002, and 385 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].