Orla
Anglicized version of Irish Órfhlaith (“golden princess”), from ór (“gold”) + flaith (“princess”).
Every Orla since 1880 — 1,485 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Orla
Orla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,532 in 2025 with 70 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 1,485 American babies have been named Orla — about 81% girls and 19% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Orla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Orla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70 | #2,532 | — | — |
| 2024 | 71 | #2,525 | — | — |
| 2023 | 68 | #2,609 | — | — |
| 2022 | 60 | #2,850 | — | — |
| 2021 | 56 | #2,989 | — | — |
| 2020 | 32 | #4,338 | — | — |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,984 | — | — |
| 2018 | 29 | #4,747 | — | — |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,472 | — | — |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,605 | — | — |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,687 | — | — |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,867 | — | — |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,855 | — | — |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,811 | — | — |
| 2011 | 28 | #5,024 | — | — |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,129 | — | — |
| 2009 | 31 | #4,778 | — | — |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,660 | — | — |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,497 | — | — |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,602 | — | — |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,813 | — | — |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,126 | — | — |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,890 | — | — |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,619 | — | — |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,547 | — | — |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,883 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,816 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | 6 | #3,226 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,761 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,585 | 10 | #2,738 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,946 | 6 | #4,077 |
| 1920 | 17 | #2,241 | 10 | #2,911 |
| 1915 | 6 | #4,141 | 7 | #3,306 |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,693 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 6 | #1,275 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | 10 | #657 |
| 1885 | — | — | 6 | #907 |
| 1880 | — | — | 5 | #1,026 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Orla mean?
Anglicized version of Irish Órfhlaith (“golden princess”), from ór (“gold”) + flaith (“princess”).
How popular is the name Orla in 2025?
Orla ranked #2,532 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 70 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Orla?
1,485 babies have been named Orla in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Orla most popular?
Orla peaked in 2024, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Orla a boy or girl name?
Orla is used for both: about 81% of babies named Orla have been girls and 19% boys.
Is the name Orla rising or falling?
Orla is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.