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Parla

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Pronounced PAR-lah /ˈpɑr.lə/Medium

Meaning: From Turkish parla, 'shine; sparkle; glow' (the imperative of parlamak, 'to shine'); routes layered with modern coinage useLow

In 30 seconds: Shine; sparkle: Parla is Turkish. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'PAR-lah').
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Origin LowTurkish
MeaningFrom Turkish parla, 'shine; sparkle; glow' (the imperative of parlamak, 'to shine'); routes layered with modern coinage use
U.S. rank (2025)#10716 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 31

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420232025

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

Parla comes from Turkish parla, 'shine; sparkle; glow' (the imperative of parlamak, 'to shine'; routes layered with modern coinage use, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'PAR-lah').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, shine-and-sparkle at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Parla means 'shine; sparkle; glow' in Turkish (the imperative of parlamak, 'to shine') — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'PAR-lah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Parla — routes layered

Variations

ParlahParlaa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Parla mean?

Parla is Turkish for 'shine; sparkle; glow'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Parla?

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

Is Parla a boy or girl name?

Parla is a girl's name.

How popular is Parla?

Parla is a rare name in the U.S.

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