Meaning: Its source is a German expression meaning "Girl."

Nickname For: Arlene and Arline

Popularity: The name Arla ranked 2625th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: This name was first mentioned in a 19th-century opera, The Bohemian Girl, by M.W. Balfe.