Carla

The name Carla peaked for boys at #1818 in 1967. Carla is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

The name Carla is a girl's name of German, Spanish, English origin meaning "free man".

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While Charlotte and Caroline are considered stylish and classic members of the Charles family, this Germanic form peaked in the US at Number 76 in 1965. It fell out of favor in the 2010s, but recent years have seen it re-enter the Top 1000.
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Highly popular in Spain, Carla shares similar sounds to Clara, Kaia, Mara and Kiara, which might help people see it in a new light in coming years. 

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The name Carla is currently ranked #963 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #76 in 1965. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in CARLA, CARLA, and CARLA. Carla is occasionally used for boys in 1995.

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