NAME PROFILE
Karla
Karla is a name of German and Spanish origin meaning 'free woman' or 'strong.' It conveys a sense of empowerment and resilience, often associated with a spirited and determined personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 91,895 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1964 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1931 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 23%IL — 20%NY — 19%TX — 19%WA — 19%
Notable People
Karla Souza (Actress, *How to Get Away with Murder*) · Karla Bonoff (Singer-songwriter, known for her folk music) · Karla Homolka (Infamous criminal in Canada) · Karla DeVito (Singer, known for her work with Meat Loaf) · Karla Faye Tucker (First woman executed in Texas after the reinstatement of the death penalty)
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