The nameKarla
Karla is a girl's name, the feminine form of Karl. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
From the Germanic karl, "free man".
Origin
Germanic, through Karl.
History
First given in France in the early 1970s, Karla peaked in the mid 2000s, then declined.
Popularity of the name Karla
Karla in France
Karla was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 765 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Karla. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Karla in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 16 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Karla in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Karla mean?
From the Germanic karl, "free man".
What is the origin of the name Karla?
Germanic, through Karl.
Is Karla a girl's or a boy's name?
Karla is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Karla?
Variants and related names of Karla include Karl.