Karla
KAR-luh
Popularity
#730
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
91,550
Peak Year
#2,066 in 1964
First Recorded
1915
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
The feminine form of Karl, meaning 'free man'. A variant of the more common Carla.
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Famous Namesakes
Karla Souza
Mexican actress known for How to Get Away.
Karla DeVito
American singer and actress.
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