Karla
Pronunciation: [ k-AHRL-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Karla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 309 babies have been named Karla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karla is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,817 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,817
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Karla
Karla is a boy name .
Is Karla a boy or girl name? Karla is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,817 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #730. Karla is more commonly used as a girl name.
Karla is currently ranked #20,817 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karla include Kar, Kay, Kaie, and Karkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Karla include Karl, Karlo, Karlos . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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