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Cheryla

SHER-ə-lə

Cheryla is a girl’s name of French origin, meaning “A variation of Cheryl, which is of French origin and means 'beloved' or 'darling'. It's a modern elaboration with the added 'a'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1949.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginFrench

What Cheryla Means

A variation of Cheryl, which is of French origin and means 'beloved' or 'darling'. It's a modern elaboration with the added 'a'.

The Story of Cheryla

This name is a gentle elaboration, a feminized echo of 'beloved' that graced the charts for just a single year.

Cheryla surfaced in 1949, a distinct variation of Cheryl, which itself derives from the French 'cherie', meaning 'beloved' or 'darling'. The added 'a' lends it a slightly softer, more resonant quality.

When you say Cheryla, you are invoking a sense of profound love and gentleness. This name is for your daughter whose kind heart and sweet nature will be evident from the very start.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#5 in 1949

Total Births

5

First Recorded

1949

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