Orla
Pronunciation: [ AWRL-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Orla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 6 babies have been named Orla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Orla is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,727 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,727
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Orla is also used as a girl name, ranked #2516.
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About the Name Orla
Orla is a boy name .
Is Orla a boy or girl name? Orla is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,727 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,516. Orla is more commonly used as a girl name.
Orla is currently ranked #19,727 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Orla include Orlando, Orlin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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