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The formal definition of Orla is 'golden princess' or 'golden lady,' derived from the Irish Gaelic words 'ór' for gold and 'flaith' for princess. It is a name that suggests a person with a luminous spirit, carrying an air of timeless elegance and warm authority.

Key Stats

Total births1,241
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year2015
Peak generationGen A
First recorded1966
Most recent2023
Syllables3
OriginIrish
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

TX — 33%CA — 27%UT — 20%WA — 13%CO — 7%

Notable People

Orla Kiely (Fashion Designer) · Orla Brady (Actress in Star Trek: Picard) · Orla Gartland (Singer-songwriter) · Orla Guerin (BBC News Correspondent) · Orla O'Rourke (Actress in Doctor Who)

Nicknames & Diminutives

OrlieLala

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