Karla

Rank 686th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Karla was 686th most popular baby name for girls and 1,315th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 424 babies were named Karla in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 7,937 babies in the United States were named Karla. Today, the average age of someone named Karla is around 42 to 44 years old.

The name "Karla" is not common today.

Nicknames for Karla include Kar and Kari.

Karla Meaning & Origin

Karla, a variation of Carla and Karl, possesses a German origin and it means "free woman", often associated with independence and courage.

The name Karla is described as charismatic, independent and adventurous.

Pronunciation

Karla is pronounced kaw-luh in English. The name Karla has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Karla

  • The name Karla is used in numerous languages, including German, Scandinavian, Czech, and English. A notable person with this name is Karla Souza, a popular Mexican actress known for her role in the series "How to Get Away with Murder."

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Geography

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Similar Sounding Names

Karlee Karely Karlie Karl Karli Karly Karley Karol Karlo Kyrell Koralee Kareli Koral Karlei Kerly Karel Karielle Kariel Kyrielle Karliee Kirill Kharlie Karliah Kyrel Kairell

Top names staring with "K"

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