Carla is a girl's name of Germanic origin meaning “Free woman; Germanic origin meaning "free person" or "strong".” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Car. As of 2023, Carla ranks #963 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #923 in 2022.
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KAR-lah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #963 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Carla means “Free woman; Germanic origin meaning "free person" or "strong".” It is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Carla is pronounced KAR-lah.
Carla is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Carla currently ranks #963 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Carla include Car.
Middle names that pair well with Carla include Carla Rose, Carla Grace, Carla Marie, Carla Jane.
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