Girls name · California
Karla in California
Karla was the 638th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 49 babies named Karla that year. Since 1931, California families have named 17,703 babies Karla.
Popularity over time
Karla in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 5 | 589th |
| 1946 | 32 | 357th |
| 1959 | 95 | 292nd |
| 1972 | 97 | 276th |
| 1986 | 277 | 137th |
| 1999 | 527 | 89th |
| 2012 | 195 | 221st |
| 2025 | 49 | 638th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 589th in 1931 to 638th in 2025.
The most babies named Karla in California in a single year was 552, in 2004. Its best showing was 83rd among girls names in 2002.
Across the country, Karla reached its best rank of 23rd in North Dakota (1964). See Karla in every state →
How popular is Karla in California?
Karla was the 638th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 49 babies named Karla that year. Since 1931, California families have named 17,703 babies Karla.
How many babies are named Karla in California?
In 2025, 49 babies were named Karla in California. The most babies named Karla in California in a single year was 552, in 2004.
What is the rank of Karla in California?
Karla ranked 638th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 83rd among girls names in 2002.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
The same name elsewhere