Girl
Perla
pearl
About Perla
Sophistication meets accessibility in this gem of a name that sparkles without ostentation. Perla brings European flair to English-speaking contexts while remaining perfectly pronounceable and approachable. The name's associations with precious gems suggest value, beauty, and rarity—qualities every parent sees in their daughter. Two syllables make it snappy and practical for everyday use, while its elegance ensures it transitions beautifully into adulthood. Perla works wonderfully across generations, feeling equally appropriate for a child, young adult, or mature professional. The name's compact structure leaves room for creative middle name pairings or honors family surnames without creating unwieldy combinations. Parents choosing Perla often appreciate names that are distinctive without being trendy, classic without being stuffy, and elegant without being fussy.
Popularity of the Name Perla
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1979 | #992 |
| 1980 | #911 |
| 1981 | #953 |
| 1982 | #946 |
| 1983 | #908 |
| 1984 | #770 |
| 1985 | #808 |
| 1986 | #763 |
| 1987 | #814 |
| 1988 | #822 |
| 1989 | #735 |
| 1990 | #629 |
| 1991 | #579 |
| 1992 | #570 |
| 1993 | #514 |
| 1994 | #518 |
| 1995 | #491 |
| 1996 | #495 |
| 1997 | #507 |
| 1998 | #488 |
| 1999 | #537 |
| 2000 | #519 |
| 2001 | #510 |
| 2002 | #414 |
| 2003 | #282 |
| 2004 | #361 |
| 2005 | #365 |
| 2006 | #385 |
| 2007 | #406 |
| 2008 | #479 |
| 2009 | #524 |
| 2010 | #607 |
| 2011 | #644 |
| 2012 | #452 |
| 2013 | #674 |
| 2014 | #648 |
| 2015 | #648 |
| 2016 | #705 |
| 2017 | #795 |
| 2018 | #927 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Perla
- Pearla
- Perlita
- Perle
Names Similar to Perla
Nicknames for Perla
- Perl
- Perry
- Pearlie
- Per
- Perly
Famous People Named Perla
| Perla Beltrán | Mexican singer |
| Perla Haney-Jardine | American actress |
| Perla Liberatori | Argentine judge |
| Perla Hudson | American costume designer |
| Perla Resendez | Mexican journalist |
| Perla López Baray | Mexican politician |
| Perla Rodríguez | Dominican singer |
| Perla Maarek | Israeli computer scientist |
| Perla Tamez | Mexican artist |
| Perla Santos Ocampo | Filipina politician |
| Perla Bautista | Mexican actress |
| Perla Batalla | American singer-songwriter |
| Perla Pérez | Cuban handball player |
| Perla Valenzuela | Chilean actress |
| Perla Gómez | Mexican fencer |
| Perla Zukerman | Brazilian harpist |
| Perla Di Mare | Italian actress |
| Perla Mollinedo | Bolivian lawyer and politician |
| Perla Harghitei | Romanian singer |
| Perla Herem | Chilean volleyball player |
Characters Named Perla
| Perla Baggins | from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" |
| Perla Ramirez | from Isabel Allende's "Eva Luna" |
| Perla Robinson | from Kate DiCamillo's "Because of Winn-Dixie" |
| Perla Gris | from Gabriel Garcia Marquez's "One Hundred Years of Solitude" |
| Perla Gattina | from Gianni Rodari's "Gelsomino in the Country of Liars" |
| Perla de la Rosa | from Laura Esquivel's "Like Water for Chocolate" |
| Perla Garcia | from Elizabeth Acevedo's "The Poet X" |
| Perla Fajardo | from Junot Diaz's "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" |
| Perla Rosales | from Sandra Cisneros's "Caramelo" |
| Perla Cortez | from Julia Alvarez's "In the Time of the Butterflies" |
| Perla von Nurnberg | from Isabel Abedi's "Whisper" |
| Perla Montenegro | from Laura Restrepo's "Delirium" |
| Perla Navarro | from Laura Gallego Garcia's "Memories of Idhun" |
| Perla Dalton | from Jessica Brody's "Unforgotten" |
| Perla Prine | from Charles Frazier's "Cold Mountain" |
| Perla Marks | from David Mitchell's "Cloud Atlas" |
| Perla Kane | from Danielle Steel's "Jewels" |
| Perla Escalera | from Rudolfo Anaya's "Bless Me, Ultima" |
| Perla Arguelles | from Alma Flor Ada's "Perla en Nueva York" |
| Perla Fernandez | from Carlos Ruiz Zafon's "The Shadow of the Wind" |