Arla

Q: Is Arla a boy or girl name?

Arla is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #20259, and as a girl name it ranks #5228.

Q: How popular is the name Arla?

Arla is ranked #20259 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #20,259 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Arla is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Arla often also consider Artie, Arminta, Arie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,259
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Arlo #146 Arlen #1688 Arley #2054 Arlin #2419 Arlan #2775 Arlow #3310 Arlington #4649 Arliss #4864

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Also a Girl Name

Arla is also used as a girl name, ranked #5228.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arla

Is Arla a boy or girl name?

Arla is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20259. As a girl name, it is ranked #5228. Arla is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Arla?

Arla is currently ranked #20259 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Arla a common or rare name?

Arla is an uncommon name, ranked #20259 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Arla

Arla is a boy name .

Is Arla a boy or girl name? Arla is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,259 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,228. Arla is more commonly used as a girl name.

Arla is currently ranked #20,259 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Arla include Arlo, Arlen, Arley, Arlin, Arlan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.