Carla

Pronunciation: [ k-AHRL-ah ]

Boy Name #30,203 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Carla is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AHRL-ah.

Parents who love the name Carla often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #30,203
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Carlos #135 Carlo #918 Carl #1035 Carlton #2842 Carlisle #3294

Nicknames

Car Cay Carie

Also a Girl Name

Carla is also used as a girl name, ranked #1013.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carla

Is Carla a boy or girl name?

Carla is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #30203. As a girl name, it is ranked #1013. Carla is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Carla?

Carla is pronounced k-AHRL-ah.

How popular is the name Carla?

Carla is currently ranked #30203 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Carla?

Common nicknames for Carla include Car, Cay, and Carie.

Is Carla a common or rare name?

Carla is an uncommon name, ranked #30203 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Carie. 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.