Orla
5 countries#66 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Orla was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
12,359 births recorded 1992–2025 · currently #32 · peaked in 2021 with 964 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
8,497 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #66 · peaked in 2021 with 794 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
2,925 births recorded 1992–2025 · currently #22 · peaked in 2023 with 173 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,485 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2514 · peaked in 2024 with 71 births
Most common in: New York, California, Massachusetts, Illinois, Minnesota
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
937 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #121 · peaked in 2000 with 64 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
54 births recorded 1999–2018 · peaked in 2005 with 8 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Orla’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #280 | — |
| 2003 | #269 | ↑11 |
| 2004 | #276 | ↓7 |
| 2005 | #319 | ↓43 |
| 2006 | #287 | ↑32 |
| 2007 | #251 | ↑36 |
| 2008 | #211 | ↑40 |
| 2009 | #164 | ↑47 |
| 2010 | #175 | ↓11 |
| 2011 | #155 | ↑20 |
| 2012 | #155 | — |
| 2013 | #132 | ↑23 |
| 2014 | #122 | ↑10 |
| 2015 | #106 | ↑16 |
| 2016 | #107 | ↓1 |
| 2017 | #88 | ↑19 |
| 2018 | #86 | ↑2 |
| 2019 | #78 | ↑8 |
| 2020 | #72 | ↑6 |
| 2021 | #66 | ↑6 |
Frequently asked questions about Orla
Is Orla a popular name?
Yes — Orla currently ranks #66 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Orla more common for boys or girls?
Orla is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Orla most popular?
Orla peaked in 2021 in England & Wales, with 794 recorded births that year.
Is Orla rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Orla’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #549 in 1996 to #66 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Orla?
At least 13,898 babies have been recorded with the name Orla across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Orla popular in more than one country?
Yes — Orla appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, Scotland, United States, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Orla?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Orla include Nazareth, Novalie, Ozzy.
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