Karla
Karla is a distinctive choice, ranked #2605 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Karla in their class.
About the Name Karla
Karla has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 429 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #433 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Karla is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Karla in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #730, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Karla
- Karla Rubilar — Karla Elizabeth Rubilar Barahona is a Chilean physician and politician.
- Karla Álvarez — Karla Álvarez was a Mexican actress best known for her roles including Maria Mercedes and Alma Rebelde and as a contestant for Big Brother VIP in 2003.
- Karla LaVey — Karla Maritza LaVey is an American radio host, known for being the high priestess, founding member and administrator of the First Satanic Church in San Francisco, California, as well as being the eldest daughter of Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Karla
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Karla
Almost certainly the only Karla in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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