Anais vs Karla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anais

Girl #854 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, merciful"

Origin: Hebrew via Anna

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Catalan Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#854
Total SSA Count
315
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ana, Annie

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Karla

Girl #730 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Spanish Czech Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#730
Total SSA Count
385
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kar, Karly, Karlie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anais Rank #854
Karla Rank #730

Karla is more popular, ranked #730 vs #854 for Anais.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anais ___

  • Anais Claire
  • Anais Marie
  • Anais Louise
  • Anais Elise
  • Anais Belle
  • Anais Vivienne

Karla ___

  • Karla Marie
  • Karla Ann
  • Karla Jean
  • Karla Rose
  • Karla Lynn
  • Karla Renée

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anais

Celine Simone Juliette Isabelle Etienne

If you choose Karla

Klaus Gregor Ingrid Ursula Stefan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anais or Karla more popular?

Karla is more popular, ranked #730 compared to Anais at #854 in the United States.

What do Anais and Karla mean?

Anais means "grace, merciful" (Hebrew via Anna origin). Karla means "free woman" (Germanic origin).

Are Anais and Karla boy or girl names?

Anais is primarily a girl name. Karla is primarily a girl name.

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