Carlla
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Carlla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 7 babies have been named Carlla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carlla is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,179 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #19,179
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Carlla
Carlla is a girl name .
Carlla is currently ranked #19,179 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carlla include Car, Carl, Carly, Carlie, Cay, Caie, and Carkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carlla include Carly, Carla, Carlee, Carlie, Carleigh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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