Flor vs Karla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flor

Girl #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"flower"

Origin: Spanish/Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,841
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Flo

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Flor Rank #1,841
Karla Rank #730

Karla is more popular, ranked #730 vs #1841 for Flor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flor ___

  • Flor Maria
  • Flor Elena
  • Flor Isabel
  • Flor Rosa
  • Flor Lucia
  • Flor Ana

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 Flor

Rosa Luca Mateo Lucia Diego

If you choose Karla

Klaus Gregor Ingrid Ursula Stefan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flor or Karla more popular?

Karla is more popular, ranked #730 compared to Flor at #1841 in the United States.

What do Flor and Karla mean?

Flor means "flower" (Spanish/Latin origin). Karla means "free woman" (Germanic origin).

Are Flor and Karla boy or girl names?

Flor is primarily a girl name. Karla is primarily a girl name.

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