Arla Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Arla has its origins in Old English and means 'early' or 'the early one.' It has evolved through historical forms in the English language and reflects a modern trend of unique names. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name, and it gained popularity in recent decades as parents seek distinctive names for their children.
The name Arla is most popular in South Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Arla has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Arla' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6451st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6464th out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1400th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1037th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1714th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4162nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11872nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24522nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7104th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Arla' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Arla"
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːr.lə/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Arla is derived from the Old English word 'earla,' which means 'early' or 'the early one.' It may also be connected to the Scandinavian name 'Arla,' which has similar meanings.
Meaning
early, the early one
Language Evolution
Earliest forms in Old English, Adaptations in Middle English, Modern English usage
Historical Usage
The name Arla gained popularity in the late 20th century as unique and modern names began to trend.
Variants & Derivatives
Arly, Arlene
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Arla is perceived as a fresh and modern name, appealing to those seeking unique options for their children.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Arla"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Arla"
"Arla" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6451st of 7545 | 11 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6464th of 6773 | 6 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1400th of 9107 | 559 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1037th of 9204 | 923 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1714th of 12526 | 718 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4162nd of 19264 | 229 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11872nd of 27321 | 69 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 24522nd of 35406 | 22 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7104th of 30306 | 197 |
Regional Popularity of "Arla" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Arla" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
59.32% 840th/1416 |
76.36% 1053rd/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
44.24% 684th/1546 |
64.07% 997th/1556 |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
72.20% 1117th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
67.98% 1514th/2227 |
72.02% 1750th/2430 |
- |
67.60% 1876th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
- | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Arla"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Arla" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.