Darla
dar-luh
US Popularity:2270
Origin:British
Meaning:Darling; dearly beloved
Darla is an adorable girl-given name of English origin. The title is a variant and shortened version of the elegant "Darlene," meaning "darling" and "dearly beloved." This name attracted attention in the 90s thanks to the children's classic The Little Rascals, featuring Darla as the protagonist's sweetheart. A retro name like this is sure to have more than just Alfalfa pining after it, though! A stylish and vintage classic, this name is perfect for baby Darla destined to be the cutest from day one.
Darla Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Darla is currently #1820 on The Bump
Girl:Darla is currently #814 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Darla is currently #2270 in U.S. births
Girl:Darla is currently #861 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2270
in 2022
+ 47
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Darla, January 2022
Name Doctor, Darla
Behind the Name, Darlene, January 2022
WordSense Dictionary, Darla
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