Girl Name
Perla
Perla is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Perla — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Pearl is on your shortlist, Perla belongs in the same conversation.
Perla meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Perla has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Perla as P·E·R·L·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Perla is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Perla variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Perlaa, Perlae, Perlay, Perl.
- Nicknames: Per and P.
- Middle names: Pair Perla with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Perla middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Pearl, Perley, Pearlie, Parley, Pecola — full picks on the sibling names for Perla guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Perla? Browse our names like Perla guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Perla
What does the name Perla mean?
Perla has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Perla?
The exact origin of Perla is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Perla?
Perla has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Perla a boy's or girl's name?
Perla is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Perla in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Perla sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Perla?
Names that share Perla's sound and style include Pearl, Perley, Pearlie, Parley, Pecola.
What middle names pair well with Perla?
Good middle-name fits for Perla pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Perla is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Perla is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Perla?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Perla share its rhythm without rhyming — Pearl, Perley, Pearlie all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.