Abril vs Perla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abril

Girl #1,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"opening, to open"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,163
Total SSA Count
206
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abri

Playground Safety Score

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Perla

Girl #1,309 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Latin/Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,309
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perl, Perlita

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abril Rank #1,163
Perla Rank #1,309

Abril is more popular, ranked #1163 vs #1309 for Perla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abril ___

  • Abril Sol
  • Abril Luna
  • Abril Rose
  • Abril Elena
  • Abril Valentina
  • Abril Sofia

Perla ___

  • Perla Maria
  • Perla Elena
  • Perla Rosa
  • Perla Valentina
  • Perla Ines
  • Perla Lucia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abril

Maya Isla Diego Mateo Luna

If you choose Perla

Esmeralda Coral Ruby Rosa Jade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abril or Perla more popular?

Abril is more popular, ranked #1163 compared to Perla at #1309 in the United States.

What do Abril and Perla mean?

Abril means "opening, to open" (Latin origin). Perla means "pearl" (Latin/Spanish origin).

Are Abril and Perla boy or girl names?

Abril is primarily a girl name. Perla is primarily a girl name.

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