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Girl name · Irish

Orla

Our shortlist groups Orla under international, modern names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.

At a glance

Meaning
Golden princess
Origin
Irish
Name family
Irish & Scottish
Gender
Girl
Style
international, modern

Names similar to Orla

Sharing at least one style with Orla — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

Sibling name pairings

Names that share Orla's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

Questions about the name Orla

What does the name Orla mean?

Orla is of Irish origin and means "Golden princess".

Is Orla a popular baby name in the UK?

Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Orla" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.

What names are similar to Orla?

Names with a similar style to Orla include Freya, Maya, Aria, Mia.

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.

Reviewed August 2026.