Arla
How to say it: AHR-luh · /ˈɑːrlə/
Short melodic name possibly from Germanic 'eagle' or Scandinavian 'early' - modern light choice.
Arla was the 3,695th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 26 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1930s, its births are up 2.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #3,233 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #3,695 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 26 |
| Share of births | 1 in 127,513 |
| Peak decade | 1930s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #3,233 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Arla peaked in the 1930s, nearly vanished by the 1990s, and has come back.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Arla is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Swedish.
England and Wales: #483.
Good to know
- Arla is a major dairy cooperative whose branded milk, butter and yogurt are on shelves across the UK.
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