Aiken vs Arla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aiken Rank #20,404
Arla Rank #5,228

Arla is more popular, ranked #5228 vs #20404 for Aiken.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aiken ___

No pairings available yet.

Arla ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiken or Arla more popular?

Arla is more popular, ranked #5228 compared to Aiken at #20404 in the United States.

What do Aiken and Arla mean?

Arla means "eagle" (Old Norse origin).

Are Aiken and Arla boy or girl names?

Aiken is primarily a boy name. Arla is primarily a girl name.

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