Orla

At a Glance: Name: Orla – Meaning: golden princess (literally 'gold' + 'sovereignty/princess') – Origin: Irish – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: OR-lah

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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

Phonetic: OR-lah   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Orla mean?

Golden princess (literally ‘gold’ + ‘sovereignty/princess’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Orla)

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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