Starla
Meaningstar · English
- US rank
- #5,099
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #698 in 1966
25 babies were named Starla in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,649 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1942–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Starla you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 64,103 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Starla, 25 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Starla would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryStarla first shows up in US birth records in 1942, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 83 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1966, when it ranked #698. Today it's #5,099, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowStarla was 3.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 20,877 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 64,103.
- TrendStarla has slipped 1,649 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,099. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Starla means “star”.
About the name Starla
Starla is a girl name of English origin meaning “star”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-rla”. US birth records list Starla for girls from 1942 to 2025, in 84 of those 84 years. Its best year was 1966, when it ranked #698 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,099, with 25 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 12 | 85,837 girls |
| 1950s | 53 | 18,765 girls |
| 1960s | 99 | 10,081 girls |
| 1970s | 91 | 11,024 girls |
| 1980s | 88 | 11,412 girls |
| 1990s | 41 | 24,284 girls |
| 2000s | 40 | 25,025 girls |
| 2010s | 34 | 28,994 girls |
| 2020s | 25 | 39,396 girls |
Other spellings of Starla
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Starla
What does the name Starla mean?
Starla means “star” in English.
What is the origin of the name Starla?
Starla has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Starla a boy or girl name?
Starla is a girl name.
How popular is the name Starla?
Starla ranked #5,099 for US girls in 2025, given to 25 babies. Its best year was 1966 (#698).