Abbey vs Arla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abbey

Girl #5,758 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father of joy, my father is joyful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,758
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Abs

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Arla

Girl #5,228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English Nordic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,228
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arlie, Ari

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Popularity Comparison

Abbey Rank #5,758
Arla Rank #5,228

Arla is more popular, ranked #5228 vs #5758 for Abbey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abbey ___

  • Abbey Grace
  • Abbey Rose
  • Abbey Mae
  • Abbey Jane
  • Abbey Claire
  • Abbey Louise

Arla ___

  • Arla June
  • Arla Mae
  • Arla Rose
  • Arla Claire
  • Arla Faye
  • Arla Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abbey

Molly Lucy Charlie Jack Lily

If you choose Arla

Orla Arlo Nora Vera Astrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abbey or Arla more popular?

Arla is more popular, ranked #5228 compared to Abbey at #5758 in the United States.

What do Abbey and Arla mean?

Abbey means "father of joy, my father is joyful" (Hebrew origin). Arla means "eagle" (Old Norse origin).

Are Abbey and Arla boy or girl names?

Abbey is primarily a girl name. Arla is primarily a girl name.

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