Feminine dossier · first seen 1888
Arla
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1934
Peak births
64
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Silent Generation
Quick answers about Arla
How many people are named Arla?
An estimated 1,045 living Americans are named Arla.
How rare is Arla?
Arla is very rare among babies today, with 26 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 59.4% from its 1934 peak.
How old is the typical Arla?
The median age of a living American named Arla is approximately 62 years, with most bearers falling between 38 and 74 years old.
Is Arla still popular?
Yes — Arla is currently rising in popularity, with 26 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 5.5× higher than the previous decade.
1888Peak 19342025
Peak year
1934
Decline from peak
59.4%
2025
26
All-time
2,789