Girl · #7,996 in 2026

Harla

Name: Popularity of the name Harla in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Harla, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

The Harla, also known as Harala, or Karala, were an ethnic group that once inhabited Ethiopia, Somalia, and Djibouti. They spoke the Harla language, which belonged to either the Cushitic or Semitic branches of the Afroasiatic family.

Current Rank

#7,996

Peak Rank

#2,851 (1949)

Total Babies

137

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1939

First Year

1970

Last Year

1949

Peak Year

#2851

Peak Rank

137

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Harla

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

Harla people's population distribution in the middle ages The Harla are credited by the present-day inhabitants of parts of Ethiopia , Somalia , and Djibouti with having constructed various historical sites. Although now mostly lying in ruins, these structures include stone necropoleis , store pits, mosques and houses. Cave drawings are also attributed to the Harla. Tradition states one of Harla's main towns was Metehara and the area between Harar and Dire Dawa is still referred to as Harla. The Harla inhabited Chercher and various other areas in the Horn of Africa , where they erected various

The Story of Harla

Harla first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1939, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1949, when 13 Harlas were born — ranking #2,851 that year. As of 2026, Harla ranks #7,996 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 137 Harlas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Harla

Phonetically similar names — useful when Harla is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harla

What does the name Harla mean?

How popular is Harla in 2026?

In 2026, Harla ranks #7,996 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Harla most popular?

Harla reached its peak popularity in 1949, ranking #2,851 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Harla a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Harla is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Harla?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Harla include Horace, Glenis, Yevonne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Harla

Harla is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1939 and has accumulated 137 births in the dataset. Harla's peak popularity came in 1949 when it ranked #2,851. Use the chart and map above to compare Harla's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.