Carla
Pronunciation: [ k-AHRL-ah ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Carla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 414 babies have been named Carla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carla is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,203 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,203
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Carla is also used as a girl name, ranked #1013.
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About the Name Carla
Carla is a boy name .
Is Carla a boy or girl name? Carla is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,203 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,013. Carla is more commonly used as a girl name.
Carla is currently ranked #30,203 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carla include Car, Cay, Caie, and Carkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carla include Carlos, Carlo, Carl, Carlton, Carlisle . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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