Arla
4 countries#4987 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Arla was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,806 births recorded 1888–2025 · currently #4987 · peaked in 1930 with 66 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
850 births recorded 2008–2025 · currently #340 · peaked in 2021 with 160 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
715 births recorded 2008–2021 · currently #339 · peaked in 2021 with 140 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
135 births recorded 2015–2025 · currently #272 · peaked in 2021 with 20 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
8 births recorded 2018–2019 · peaked in 2018 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Arla’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | #11798 | — |
| 1989 | #12362 | ↓564 |
| 1991 | #7987 | ↑4375 |
| 2005 | #16462 | ↓8475 |
| 2008 | #17504 | ↓1042 |
| 2011 | #14824 | ↑2680 |
| 2012 | #14962 | ↓138 |
| 2013 | #16547 | ↓1585 |
| 2014 | #14558 | ↑1989 |
| 2015 | #10866 | ↑3692 |
| 2016 | #12876 | ↓2010 |
| 2017 | #7442 | ↑5434 |
| 2018 | #5785 | ↑1657 |
| 2019 | #7342 | ↓1557 |
| 2020 | #4880 | ↑2462 |
| 2021 | #4833 | ↑47 |
| 2022 | #5793 | ↓960 |
| 2023 | #5960 | ↓167 |
| 2024 | #5148 | ↑812 |
| 2025 | #4987 | ↑161 |
Frequently asked questions about Arla
Is Arla a popular name?
Yes — Arla currently ranks #4987 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Arla more common for boys or girls?
Arla is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Arla most popular?
Arla peaked in 1930 in United States, with 66 recorded births that year.
Is Arla rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Arla’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1276 in 1888 to #4987 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Arla?
At least 3,664 babies have been recorded with the name Arla across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Arla popular in more than one country?
Yes — Arla appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Arla?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Arla include Amery, Avangeline.
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