Arla vs Day

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

All Clear

Day

Girl #14,900 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"daylight, brightness"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,900
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arla Rank #5,228
Day Rank #14,900

Arla is more popular, ranked #5228 vs #14900 for Day.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arla ___

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

Day ___

  • Day Marie
  • Day Lynn
  • Day Anne
  • Day Grace
  • Day Hope
  • Day Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arla

Orla Arlo Nora Vera Astrid

If you choose Day

Night Dawn Sun Ember Skye

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arla or Day more popular?

Arla is more popular, ranked #5228 compared to Day at #14900 in the United States.

What do Arla and Day mean?

Arla means "eagle" (Old Norse origin). Day means "daylight, brightness" (Old English origin).

Are Arla and Day boy or girl names?

Arla is primarily a girl name. Day is primarily a girl name.

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