Darla
Pronunciation: [ d-AHRL-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Darla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 27 babies have been named Darla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darla is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,556 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,556
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Darla is also used as a girl name, ranked #1030.
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About the Name Darla
Darla is a boy name .
Is Darla a boy or girl name? Darla is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,556 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,030. Darla is more commonly used as a girl name.
Darla is currently ranked #29,556 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Darla include Dar, Day, Daie, and Darkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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