Arla: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahrl-ah
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Of Old English origin, meaning "pledge" or "oath."

The name Arla, of Scandinavian origin, means "elf counsel" or "noble counsel." It has become increasingly popular as a given name in recent years, particularly in the United States. The name Arla is often associated with qualities like wisdom and nobility. Its use has evolved from being a rare surname to becoming a trendy first name, symbolizing intelligence and sophistication.

Arla Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Arla is currently #14795 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Arla is currently #8388 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Arla is currently #7062 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Arla is currently #3984 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Arla is currently #7766 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Arla is currently #4410 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Arla is currently #7106 on Kiindred Australian Names

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