Girl
Carla
strong, womanly
About Carla
A name that carries both strength and warmth, Carla presents itself with timeless sophistication. This choice resonates with parents seeking something classic yet distinctive, avoiding trends while maintaining contemporary appeal. The name's crisp consonants balanced with its soft vowel create an auditory harmony that feels both professional and approachable. Throughout history, bearers of this name have demonstrated remarkable versatility, excelling in diverse fields from arts to sciences. The single-syllable core gives it memorability, while its international recognition ensures ease of pronunciation across cultures. Carla suggests confidence without pretense, making it suitable for both childhood playfulness and adult accomplishment. Its brevity prevents nickname culture from overshadowing the original form, allowing the name to maintain its integrity throughout life stages.
Popularity of the Name Carla
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | #873 | ||||
| 1927 | #802 | ||||
| 1928 | #737 | ||||
| 1929 | #617 | ||||
| 1930 | #551 | ||||
| 1931 | #504 | ||||
| 1932 | #468 | ||||
| 1933 | #481 | ||||
| 1934 | #459 | ||||
| 1935 | #441 | ||||
| 1936 | #411 | ||||
| 1937 | #402 | ||||
| 1938 | #374 | ||||
| 1939 | #342 | ||||
| 1940 | #299 | ||||
| 1941 | #304 | ||||
| 1942 | #287 | ||||
| 1943 | #277 | ||||
| 1944 | #249 | ||||
| 1945 | #222 | ||||
| 1946 | #202 | ||||
| 1947 | #182 | ||||
| 1948 | #180 | ||||
| 1949 | #187 | ||||
| 1950 | #160 | ||||
| 1951 | #147 | ||||
| 1952 | #138 | ||||
| 1953 | #129 | ||||
| 1954 | #135 | ||||
| 1955 | #135 | ||||
| 1956 | #130 | #300 | |||
| 1957 | #128 | ||||
| 1958 | #126 | #297 | |||
| 1959 | #118 | ||||
| 1960 | #110 | #251 | |||
| 1961 | #77 | ||||
| 1962 | #78 | #319 | |||
| 1963 | #82 | #237 | |||
| 1964 | #78 | #216 | #279 | ||
| 1965 | #76 | #225 | #394 | ||
| 1966 | #77 | #178 | |||
| 1967 | #82 | #162 | #358 | ||
| 1968 | #91 | #168 | #309 | ||
| 1969 | #90 | #125 | #290 | ||
| 1970 | #94 | #144 | #458 | ||
| 1971 | #107 | #122 | #306 | ||
| 1972 | #106 | #148 | #357 | ||
| 1973 | #114 | #103 | #409 | ||
| 1974 | #114 | #74 | #344 | ||
| 1975 | #122 | #97 | #264 | ||
| 1976 | #122 | #93 | #237 | ||
| 1977 | #137 | #85 | #370 | ||
| 1978 | #132 | #111 | #292 | ||
| 1979 | #142 | #104 | #232 | ||
| 1980 | #152 | #80 | #235 | ||
| 1981 | #160 | #113 | #231 | ||
| 1982 | #165 | #128 | #225 | ||
| 1983 | #178 | #118 | #227 | ||
| 1984 | #189 | #131 | #218 | ||
| 1985 | #194 | #136 | #204 | ||
| 1986 | #193 | #187 | #205 | ||
| 1987 | #225 | #189 | #165 | ||
| 1988 | #243 | #153 | #215 | ||
| 1989 | #252 | #169 | #175 | ||
| 1990 | #263 | #320 | #140 | ||
| 1991 | #275 | #362 | #159 | #357 | |
| 1992 | #276 | #400 | #212 | #313 | |
| 1993 | #303 | #165 | #439 | ||
| 1994 | #336 | #170 | #431 | ||
| 1995 | #344 | #176 | #503 | ||
| 1996 | #359 | #138 | #506 | ||
| 1997 | #373 | #163 | #125 | #497 | |
| 1998 | #406 | #180 | #124 | #457 | |
| 1999 | #410 | #186 | #156 | #494 | |
| 2000 | #404 | #212 | #117 | #578 | |
| 2001 | #421 | #184 | #152 | #679 | |
| 2002 | #386 | #244 | #172 | #628 | |
| 2003 | #462 | #268 | #147 | #959 | |
| 2004 | #470 | #266 | #175 | #615 | |
| 2005 | #509 | #278 | #167 | #896 | |
| 2006 | #499 | #296 | #153 | ||
| 2007 | #540 | #296 | #161 | #791 | |
| 2008 | #580 | #270 | #144 | #857 | |
| 2009 | #665 | #302 | #418 | #123 | |
| 2010 | #753 | #330 | #196 | #972 | |
| 2011 | #750 | #359 | #159 | #890 | |
| 2012 | #751 | #479 | #282 | #750 | |
| 2013 | #860 | #491 | #207 | #964 | |
| 2014 | #860 | #546 | #180 | ||
| 2015 | #875 | #561 | #310 | #931 | |
| 2016 | #870 | #623 | #188 | ||
| 2017 | #948 | #561 | #260 | ||
| 2022 | #927 | #531 | #461 | ||
| 2023 | #967 | #556 | #402 | ||
| 2018 | #525 | #437 | #929 | ||
| 2019 | #504 | #422 | #875 | ||
| 2020 | #602 | #355 | |||
| 2021 | #515 | #302 | |||
| 2024 | #628 | #343 | |||
| 2025 | #897 | #333 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Carla
Names Similar to Carla
Nicknames for Carla
- Car
- Carly
- Carlita
- Cari
- Lala
Famous People Named Carla
| Carla Bruni | Italian-French singer and former model |
| Carla Gugino | American actress known for her roles in films like "Sin City" and "Watchmen" |
| Carla Suarez Navarro | Spanish professional tennis player |
| Carla Morrison | Mexican singer-songwriter |
| Carla Juri | Swiss actress known for her role in the film "Wetlands" |
| Carla Fracci | Italian ballet dancer |
| Carla Fendi | Italian fashion entrepreneur and philanthropist |
| Carla Overbeck | American soccer player and Olympic gold medalist |
| Carla Del Ponte | Swiss attorney and former Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia |
| Carla Thomas | American singer known as the "Queen of Memphis Soul" |
| Carla Anderson Hills | American lawyer and former U.S. Trade Representative |
| Carla Oates | Australian author and natural beauty expert |
| Carla Bley | American jazz composer and pianist |
| Carla Hall | American sculptor and installation artist |
| Carla Accardi | Italian painter and feminist |
| Carla Bonner | Australian actress known for her role in the television series "Neighbours" |
| Carla Dunlap | American professional bodybuilder and Ms. Olympia winner |
| Carla Cassidy | American author of romance novels |
| Carla Boyd | Scottish actress and comedian |
Characters Named Carla
| Carla Espinosa | A character from the TV show "Scrubs" |
| Carla Rosón Caleruega | A character from the Spanish TV series "Elite" |
| Carla Tortelli | A character from the TV show "Cheers" |
| Carla Jean Moss | A character from the film "No Country for Old Men" |
| Carla Reddington | A character from the TV show "The Blacklist" |
| Carla Connor | A character from the TV show "Coronation Street" |
| Carla Temple | A character from the TV show "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D" |
| Carla Song | A character from the film "Midnight in Paris" |
| Carla Turpin | A character from the film "Three Men and a Baby" |
| Carla Gugino | A fictionalized version of the actress herself in the TV show "Entourage" |
| Carla Veloso | A character from the film "Cars 2" |
| Carla Purty | A character from the film "The Terminal" |
| Carla Delgado | A character from the TV show "The Loud House" |
| Carla Davis | A character from the TV show "Two and a Half Men" |
| Carla Thomas | A character from the TV show "The Bernie Mac Show" |
| Carla Grunwald | A character from the TV show "Pretty Little Liars" |
| Carla Unger | A character from the video game series "Spider-Man" |
| Carla Radames | A character from the video game series "Devil May Cry" |
| Carla Valenti | A character from the video game "Fahrenheit" - also known as "Indigo Prophecy" |