Karla
Pronunciation: [ k-AHRL-uh ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,817
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Girl Name
Karla is also used as a girl name, ranked #730.
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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, and Karie. 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.