Aba vs Carla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aba

Boy #30,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Thursday"

Origin: Akan / Fante

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian West African Akan Fante

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,013
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Carla

Girl #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man, free woman"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,013
Total SSA Count
252
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carly, Car

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aba Rank #30,013
Carla Rank #1,013

Carla is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #30013 for Aba.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aba ___

  • Aba Kofi
  • Aba Kwame
  • Aba Mensah
  • Aba Asante
  • Aba Boateng

Carla ___

  • Carla Marie
  • Carla Ann
  • Carla Rose
  • Carla Grace
  • Carla Louise
  • Carla Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aba

Kofi Abena Kwame Akua Yaw

If you choose Carla

Marco Lucia Paolo Sofia Bruno

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aba or Carla more popular?

Carla is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Aba at #30013 in the United States.

What do Aba and Carla mean?

Aba means "born on Thursday" (Akan / Fante origin). Carla means "free man, free woman" (Germanic origin).

Are Aba and Carla boy or girl names?

Aba is primarily a boy name. Carla is primarily a girl name.

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