Elisabeth vs Karla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisabeth

Girl #906 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God"

Origin: Biblical Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German French British American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#906
Total SSA Count
292
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Elisa, Lisa, Beth

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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

Elisabeth Rank #906
Karla Rank #730

Karla is more popular, ranked #730 vs #906 for Elisabeth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elisabeth ___

  • Elisabeth Anne
  • Elisabeth Grace
  • Elisabeth Marie
  • Elisabeth Rose
  • Elisabeth Claire
  • Elisabeth Jane

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 Elisabeth

Charlotte Eleanor Josephine Margaret Heinrich

If you choose Karla

Klaus Gregor Ingrid Ursula Stefan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisabeth or Karla more popular?

Karla is more popular, ranked #730 compared to Elisabeth at #906 in the United States.

What do Elisabeth and Karla mean?

Elisabeth means "pledged to God" (Biblical Hebrew origin). Karla means "free woman" (Germanic origin).

Are Elisabeth and Karla boy or girl names?

Elisabeth is primarily a girl name. Karla is primarily a girl name.

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