Perla
Perla is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Perla is a feminine given name of Latin origin meaning 'pearl'. It is widely used in Spanish and Italian-speaking cultures and has gained steady recognition in the United States. It offers a classic gem-name alternative to the English Pearl.
Popularity in the United States
20,806 babies in the United States have been named Perla since 1880. It ranks #1039 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1115.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.9 %)
- TX (28.3 %)
- AZ (4.8 %)
- IL (4.1 %)
- NY (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 7 |
| 1920-1930 | 49 |
| 1930-1940 | 51 |
| 1940-1950 | 63 |
| 1950-1960 | 150 |
| 1960-1970 | 279 |
| 1970-1980 | 776 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,991 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,586 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,485 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,203 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,166 |
Famous people named Perla
- Perla Haney-Jardine: Actress
- Perla Beltrán: Model, Beauty Queen
Fun facts
- Perla directly translates to 'pearl' in several Romance languages, deriving from the Late Latin word perla.
- It serves as the Spanish and Italian equivalent to the English name Pearl, which saw widespread usage in the late 19th century.