Karla name popularity, meaning and origin
Name Popularity: 58%
Karla name meaning:
The name Karla is a feminine variant of the name Charles, which has Germanic origins. It is derived from the Germanic word "karl," meaning "free" or "man," and has been used as a female given name since the early 20th century. The name Karla represents strength, independence, and freedom. It carries a sense of empowerment and confidence.
Karla is a name that exudes a strong and determined personality. Girls named Karla tend to be ambitious, self-reliant, and assertive. They possess leadership qualities and are not afraid to stand up for themselves and others. Karla is a name that symbolizes a woman who breaks free from societal expectations and strives for equality and success.
In summary, the name Karla encompasses notions of freedom, strength, and independence. It represents a woman who is confident in her abilities and is determined to make her mark in the world.
Origin: English
Feminine variant of Charles meaning manly.
Related names
Charles , Arletta, Caralyn, CarIes, Carilla, Carilyn, Carilynne, CarIo, Carletta, Carlita, Carlotta , Caro, Carola, Carolan, Carolann, Carolanne, Carole, Caroliana, Carolina , Carolo, Carolyne, Carolynn, Chardae, Charlaine, Charlayne, Charlee , Charleen, Charleena, Charlena, Charlene , Charlette, Charley , Charli , Charlie , Charline, Charlisa, Charlita, Charlotta, Charly, Charlyn, Charlynn, Charmayne, Charmine, Chars, Chas, Chatlie, Chattie, Chick, Chuck, Ebbaneza, Ebeneezer, Ebeneser, Ebenezar, Ebenezeer, Estella , Karl , Karla , Karol , Lottie , Lotty , Sharlene, Siarl, Totty
Other girls names beginning with K
Statistics
Overall UK ranking: 2341 out of 5581
11 recorded births last year
Change in rank
- 10yrs
-967 - 5yrs
-592 - 1yr
-654
- Scotland (1490)
Regional popularity
Ranking for this name in various UK regions
Historical popularity of Karla
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