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Orla

♀ Girl

Pronounced OHR-la /ˈoʊr.læ/Low

Meaning: golden princessLow

In 30 seconds: Orla is an Irish name meaning 'golden princess.'
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Origin LowIrish
Meaninggolden princess
U.S. rank (2025)#2532 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births70 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,199

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202418922025

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

Orla is an Irish name meaning 'golden princess.' It pairs a regal image with a short, sturdy two-syllable shape that has long served Irish families. The name keeps a clean, unfussy sound while carrying that bright golden meaning.

Irish actress Orla Brady, seen in Star Trek: Picard and Into the Badlands, is a familiar bearer. The crisp '-rla' ending gives it a distinctly Irish texture.

Did you know? Orla comes from Irish Órlaith, blending 'ór' (gold) with 'flaith' (prince), giving the meaning golden princess — a popular medieval Irish royal name.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name - Orla — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Orla — meaning/etymology

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Orla Brady (1961–present)
    Irish actress, Star Trek: Picard and Into the Badlands.

If you like Orla…

Aoife— Another Irish girl's name carrying a noble, traditional character.
Sheyla— lands in the same popularity range
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Orla mean?

Orla means 'golden princess', an Irish name from 'ór' (gold) and 'flaith' (prince).

How do you pronounce Orla?

It's commonly said OHR-la /ˈoʊr.læ/.

Is Orla a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Orla is used as a girl name.

How popular is Orla?

In 2024, Orla ranked #2517 in the U.S. for girls, with 71 births recorded.

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