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Karla

Pronunciation: [ k-AHRL-uh ]

Boy Name #20,817 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Karla is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AHRL-uh.

Parents who love the name Karla often also consider Katherine, Katie, Kate .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#20,817
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Kar Kay Karie

Also a Girl Name

Karla is also used as a girl name, ranked #730.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Karla

Is Karla a boy or girl name?
Karla is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20817. As a girl name, it is ranked #730. Karla is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Karla?
Karla is pronounced k-AHRL-uh.
How popular is the name Karla?
Karla is currently ranked #20817 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Karla?
Common nicknames for Karla include Kar, Kay, and Karie.
Is Karla a common or rare name?
Karla is an uncommon name, ranked #20817 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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.

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