Dorla

♀ Girl

Pronounced DOR-lah /ˈdɔːr.lə/Medium

Meaning: Dorla is a rare early-twentieth-century American name of uncertain origin. It reads most naturally as a coinage built on Dora (from the Greek doron, 'gift') with a -la ending; no route is secure, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A rare, soft name: Dorla likely builds on Dora, 'gift' (said 'DOR-lah'). Its origin is uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican, Greek

MeaningDorla is a rare early-twentieth-century American name of uncertain origin. It reads most naturally as a coinage built on Dora (from the Greek doron, 'gift') with a -la ending; no route is secure, which we note.

U.S. rank (1970)#8325 ↘ Falling

1970 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1930

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,089

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Dorla is a rare American name of uncertain origin, most plausibly a coinage built on Dora ('gift') with a -la ending. Its slight use crested around 1930, then faded. We note the uncertainty rather than invent a root.

Always scarce, it reads as a soft, individual antique. Gentle and uncommon.

Did you know? Dorla reads as a gentle spin on Dora — 'gift' — a scarce coinage with its small peak around 1930, its true root uncertain, which we note.

Overall data confidence 35%

References — Dorla — Uncertain origin; likely coinage on Dora

Variations

DoraDorlisaDarla

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dorla mean?

Dorla is of uncertain origin — most plausibly a coinage built on Dora ('gift'). We note the uncertainty.

How do you pronounce Dorla?

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

Is Dorla a boy or girl name?

Dorla is used as a girl's name.

Is Dorla making a comeback?

Dorla is very rare today and reads as an early-century antique rather than a reviving name.