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Karla

Quick answerKarla is the feminine form of Karl, derived from the Germanic element "Karl" meaning "free man" or "man," with roots in Old High German.

German · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#803
TrendStable
Peak year1964
Syllables2
OriginGerman
LanguageGerman
CultureGerman, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Czech, Croatian, English
Letters5
Numerology7 Chaldean 9
Global rank#9

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Karla

Karla is the feminine form of Karl, derived from the Germanic element "Karl" meaning "free man" or "man," with roots in Old High German.

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Etymology

Karla is the feminine form of Karl, derived from the Germanic element "Karl" meaning "free man" or "man," with roots in Old High German. The name is primarily used in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, including Germany, Sweden, and other Northern European countries, with particular popularity in German-speaking regions during the 20th century.

Karla currently ranks #803 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1964.

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