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Sharla

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Pronounced SHAR-lah /ˈʃɑr.lɑ/High

Meaning: A form/spelling of Charla — a feminine of Charles, from the Germanic karl, 'a free man/person'; hence 'a free woman; petite/little'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A free woman; petite: Sharla is a form of Charla. Sweet, retro, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA form/spelling of Charla — a feminine of Charles, from the Germanic karl, 'a free man/person'; hence 'a free woman; petite/little'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#11781 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1972
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,444

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197219322025

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

Sharla is a form/spelling of Charla — a feminine of Charles, from the Germanic karl, 'a free man/person'; hence 'a free woman; petite/little' (routes layered, which we note). A sweet, retro name (said 'SHAR-lah').

In the U.S. it peaked mid-century and is now retro. A-free-woman at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Charla is a feminine of Charles, from the Germanic karl, 'a free man' — Sharla is a form of it, sweet and retro (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SHAR-lah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Charla — routes layered

Variations

CharlaSharlahSharlene

Nicknames

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Darla— a sound-neighbor -arla girls' name
Carla— shares the -la ending
Marla— shares Sharla's Germanic roots
Rilla— echoes that soft -la sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sharla mean?

Sharla is a form of Charla/Charlotte — Germanic 'a free woman; petite'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sharla?

It's said SHAR-lah /ˈʃɑr.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sharla a boy or girl name?

Sharla is a girl's name.

How popular is Sharla?

Sharla is a rare name today, retro.

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