The baby name Corla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɔːr.lə/ (KOR-luh).
The baby name Corla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɔːr.lə/ (KOR-luh).
Corla is in Origin.
Corla is a modern feminine given name in the English-speaking world, generally viewed as a stylistic blend or variant of Carla and Cora. Through Carla it connects to the Germanic root Karl, meaning “free man,” hence “free person”; through Cora it echoes the Greek Kore, “maiden,” a title of Persephone. Its spelling also invites comparison with Coral or Coralie, ultimately from Latin corallium, giving the name a gentle nature tone.
Documented only rarely, Corla appears intermittently in late 19th- and 20th-century records and has never achieved broad popularity, lending it a distinctive yet approachable feel. Variants and related forms include Carla/Karla, Cora, Coral, and Coralie; diminutives such as Cori or Cora work naturally. Depending on the root you favor, the name’s meaning is interpreted as “free person,” “maiden,” or, by analogy, “coral,” making Corla a compact choice with layered resonance.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 1977 | #1 | — | 545 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #646 | 5 | 16,104 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 |
Corla is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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