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Arla

OriginSwedish
Meaning"early"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
Girls#4998

2025 SSA

BoysUnranked

Below 5 births

About Arla

While Arla has a literal meaning in Swedish, its roots as a name are probably more closely related to such names as Arlene or Orla. Arla is among the girls' Top 1000 names in the UK.

Arla is also given to boys.

Pronounced ARL-uh.

As of October 2026, Arla ranked #3612 for boys in US births in 1930 and #4998 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3535 for boys in 1916 and #855 for girls in 1934.

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    Arlo, Arliss, Arlene, Arlette, etc.

  • Rhymes with a number of namesGirl

    including Carla, Charla/Sharla, Darla, Marla, Scarla, Starla and Varla (Tura Satana's character in "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!")

  • Arla FoodsGirl

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