Orla is a unisex name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find what Orla means and where it comes from, plus how many babies have been named Orla across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Orla has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
Orla is a unisex name of Irish (Gaelic) origin meaning “golden princess”. From Gaelic Orfhlaith, meaning golden lady.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 1,485 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 10,726 births |
| Scotland since 1974 | 2,925 births |
| Northern Ireland since 1997 | 920 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 9,869 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Orla per year, England & Wales (1996 to 2025). England & Wales peaked in 2023 (780/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1980 (361/yr) · Scotland peaked in 2023 (173/yr) · United States peaked in 2024 (71/yr) · Northern Ireland peaked in 2000 (64/yr).
Orla is an uncommon baby name in the United States. It was most common in 2024, when it ranked #4,475 nationally (given to 1,009 babies that year).
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