Carla vs Gaia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carla

Girl #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man, free woman"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,013
Total SSA Count
252
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carly, Car

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Carla Rank #1,013
Gaia Rank #1,147

Carla is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1147 for Gaia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carla ___

  • Carla Marie
  • Carla Ann
  • Carla Rose
  • Carla Grace
  • Carla Louise
  • Carla Jean

Gaia ___

  • Gaia Luna
  • Gaia Iris
  • Gaia Sage
  • Gaia Petra
  • Gaia Celeste
  • Gaia Orion

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carla

Marco Lucia Paolo Sofia Bruno

If you choose Gaia

Zephyr Astrid Atlas Apollo Clio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carla or Gaia more popular?

Carla is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Gaia at #1147 in the United States.

What do Carla and Gaia mean?

Carla means "free man, free woman" (Germanic origin). Gaia means "earth, land" (Greek origin).

Are Carla and Gaia boy or girl names?

Carla is primarily a girl name. Gaia is primarily a girl name.

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