Flake vs Orla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flake

Boy #19,804 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"flat piece, thin layer"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,804
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fla, Fly, Flie

Playground Safety Score

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Orla

Girl #2,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"golden princess, golden sovereign"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,516
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Flake Rank #19,804
Orla Rank #2,516

Orla is more popular, ranked #2516 vs #19804 for Flake.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flake ___

  • Flake James
  • Flake William
  • Flake Henry
  • Flake Thomas
  • Flake Cole
  • Flake Dean

Orla ___

  • Orla Grace
  • Orla Rose
  • Orla Maeve
  • Orla Fionnuala
  • Orla Claire
  • Orla Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Flake

Blake Drake Lake Slate Stone

If you choose Orla

Finn Cian Niamh Aoife Oisín

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flake or Orla more popular?

Orla is more popular, ranked #2516 compared to Flake at #19804 in the United States.

What do Flake and Orla mean?

Flake means "flat piece, thin layer" (Old Norse origin). Orla means "golden princess, golden sovereign" (Old Irish origin).

Are Flake and Orla boy or girl names?

Flake is primarily a boy name. Orla is primarily a girl name.

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