Starla
Starla is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Star-like or bright star.
Origin and history
Starla is a modern English name created as an elaboration of the word star, combining it with the popular feminine suffix -la. It emerged in the 20th century in the United States as a celestial-themed given name. While it remains relatively uncommon, it maintains a steady presence in American name records.
Popularity in the United States
8,231 babies in the United States have been named Starla since 1880. It ranks #1841 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1854.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.7 %)
- TX (18 %)
- OK (6.7 %)
- AL (5.6 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 148 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,041 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,813 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,405 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,495 |
| 1990-2000 | 741 |
| 2000-2010 | 737 |
| 2010-2019 | 604 |
| 2020-2029 | 247 |
Famous people named Starla
- Starla Baskett: Television personality
Nicknames
Star, Starry
Fun facts
- Starla is a 20th-century American creation blending the English noun star with the feminine suffix -la.
- The name gained visibility in popular culture through various television characters in the late 20th century.