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Corla as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Corla

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The baby name Corla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɔːr.lə/ (KOR-luh).

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːr.lə/ (KOR-luh)

What is the meaning of the name Corla ?

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.

Corla has the following similar or variant Names

Corla in Other Languages

Language Equivalent Name
English/Spanish Coral
French Coralie
Greek Koralia
Italian/Spanish Corallina / Coralina

Corla – Popularity by country

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:

Ireland
AE
CL
CO
HK

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People also ask about Corla

Corla is predominantly a girl's name, used for girls.
Corla is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈkɔːr.lə/ (KOR-luh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Coral, Korla, Coralie, Coraline, Coralina and Coralia.
Across languages, Corla has these equivalents: Coral (English/Spanish), Coralie (French), Koralia (Greek), Corallina / Coralina (Italian/Spanish).
Yes, very popular — Corla ranked #1 in Ireland in 1977.