NAME PROFILE
Arla
Derived from Gaelic and Arabic roots meaning 'companion' or 'friend'; it describes a spirited and loyal individual with a naturally bright and welcoming personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,806 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1934 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1917 |
| Most recent | 2020 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Arabic, English, Scottish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
PA — 24%IA — 24%MN — 19%MI — 19%CA — 13%
Notable People
Caden Sterns (Professional Football Player) · Caden Conrique (Actor in Chicken Girls) · Kayden Muller-Janssen (Actress in Villains of Valley View) · Kayden Stephenson (Singer on American Idol) · Kayden Boyd (Actor in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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