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Darlah

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Pronounced DAR-lah /ˈdɑr.lə/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Darla, from the English endearment 'darling' (Old English deorling, 'dear one'). Warm and vintage; the -ah ending is decorative.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm vintage name: Darlah is Darla — 'dear, darling' (said 'DAR-lah'). Sweet and soft.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA variant spelling of Darla, from the English endearment 'darling' (Old English deorling, 'dear one'). Warm and vintage; the -ah ending is decorative.
U.S. rank (2023)#15744 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 62

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219562023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Darlah is a spelling of Darla, from the endearment 'darling' (Old English deorling, 'dear one'). It reads warm and vintage in a soft -ah spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'DAR-lah').

It appears only rarely, next to the vintage Darla. Rare, warm, and sweet.

Did you know? Darlah respells Darla, from the English 'darling' (Old English 'dear one') — a warm, vintage endearment turned name (said 'DAR-lah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Darlah — Darla variant; 'darling; dear one'

Variations

DarlaDarleneDarlee

Nicknames

DarLala

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If you like Darlah…

Darla— the standard spelling
Darlene— a like 'darling' name
Carla— a like -arla name
Marla— a near-rhyme cousin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Darlah mean?

Darlah is a form of Darla, from the endearment 'darling' ('dear one').

How do you pronounce Darlah?

It's said DAR-lah /ˈdɑr.lə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Darlah a boy or girl name?

Darlah is a girl's name.

How popular is Darlah?

Darlah is a rare name in the U.S.

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