Starla

Starla 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 40 girls in the United States.

Starla at a glance

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

About the name Starla

Starla 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, Starla first appears in Social Security records in 1942. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #700 in 1966, and in 2024 40 babies received the name — 8,206 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Starla in US records

First recorded (US)
1942
Best US rank
#700 in 1966
Peak year
1980
Babies named Starla in 2024
40
Total since 1880
8,206

Starla in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#1711 in 2015
Babies named Starla in 2024
15
Total since 1996
187

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Starla mean?

The meaning of Starla 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 Starla a boy or girl name?

Starla is a girl name. In 2024, 40 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Starla?

Starla comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Starla?

Starla first appears in US records in 1942. Its best-ever ranking was #700 in 1966, and 40 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].