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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Golden princess (literally 'gold' + 'sovereignty/princess')
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- OR-lah
Orla is an Irish name meaning 'golden princess' – literally 'gold' plus 'sovereignty' – and it's pronounced OR-lah. It carries a well-traveled, romantic, storybook feel, the sort of name that sounds rooted in its Irish roots while still fitting easily into a classroom today.
Meaning & Origin of Orla
Meaning: Golden princess (literally 'gold' + 'sovereignty/princess').
Origin: Irish.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Orla
OR-lahIPA /ˈɔːrlə/
Popularity of Orla
Orla hit its highest rank in 1890, when it was #657 with just 10 babies given the name; by 2024 it had settled at #2517, even though more girls – 71 – were named Orla that year, showing how much more crowded the field of names has gotten over that stretch.
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FAQ
What does the name Orla mean?
Golden princess (literally ‘gold’ + ‘sovereignty/princess’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Orla?
Orla is pronounced OR-lah (IPA: /ˈɔːrlə/).
Is Orla a popular name right now?
Orla peaked at #657 in 1890 and is ranked #2517 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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