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Pearla

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Pronounced PUR-luh /ˈpɜːr.lə/High

Meaning: An elaborated form of Pearl, the jewel name — from the Latin perna by way of Old French perle. Pearl was a favourite of Victorian parents naming for gemstones, and Pearla adds a soft -a to it, echoing the Spanish and Italian Perla.Medium

In 30 seconds: Pearla elaborates Pearl — the jewel name, soft and lustrous (said 'PUR-luh').
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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin
MeaningAn elaborated form of Pearl, the jewel name — from the Latin perna by way of Old French perle. Pearl was a favourite of Victorian parents naming for gemstones, and Pearla adds a soft -a to it, echoing the Spanish and Italian Perla.
U.S. rank (2024)#14807 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 552

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200618832024

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

Pearla is an elaboration of Pearl, the jewel name that Victorian parents loved alongside Ruby, Opal and Beryl. The word comes through Old French perle from Latin. The added -a brings it close to the Spanish and Italian Perla, and gives the name a softer, more flowing finish. Warm, lustrous, and old-fashioned in the best way (said 'PUR-luh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, vintage, and jewel-bright.

Did you know? Pearls were the Victorians' favourite gem-name, and Pearla simply gives Pearl the rounded ending that Spanish and Italian already had in Perla.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Pearla — elaboration of Pearl; Latin/Old French perle

Variations

PearlPerlaPearle

Nicknames

PearlLala

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If you like Pearla…

Pearl— the jewel name behind it
Perla— the Spanish and Italian form
Ruby— a like Victorian gem name
Opal— a like lustrous jewel pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pearla mean?

Pearla means 'pearl' — it elaborates the jewel name Pearl, and echoes the Spanish and Italian Perla.

How do you pronounce Pearla?

It's said PUR-luh /ˈpɜːr.lə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Pearla a boy or girl name?

Pearla is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Pearla?

Pearla is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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