Pearla
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Pearla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 463 babies have been named Pearla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pearla is past its peak , currently ranked #39,006 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #39,006
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Hebrew origin
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Hebrew (Chavah) origin
"breath, the living one"
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Latin origin
"heavenly, of the sky"
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Old Norse origin
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About the Name Pearla
Pearla is a girl name .
Pearla is currently ranked #39,006 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Pearla include Pea, Pey, Peaie, and Pearie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Pearla include Pearl . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis