UK girl's name
Charla
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "talkative" or "chatter".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Charla is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Charla popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 6 births.
This profile covers 38 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1996 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 38 living people in the UK are called Charla. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Charla ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 6 girls were registered as Charla.
- • About 38 living people in the UK are estimated to have Charla as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
6 births
Estimated living
38
2026
Meaning
What does Charla mean?
Charla is a feminine given name of Spanish origin, derived from the Spanish word "charla" which means "chat" or "conversation." The name likely emerged in the Spanish-speaking regions of Europe during the medieval period.
The earliest known recorded use of the name Charla dates back to the 16th century, when it was mentioned in a Spanish literary work. However, it was not a commonly used name at that time and remained relatively obscure until the late 19th century.
One of the earliest notable individuals named Charla was Charla Gutiérrez, a Spanish writer and poet who lived in the late 17th century. Her collection of love poems, titled "Charla de Amor," was widely acclaimed and contributed to the popularization of the name.
In the 18th century, Charla Fernández, a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist, gained recognition for her charitable works and efforts to improve the lives of the underprivileged. Her legacy helped establish the name in aristocratic circles.
During the 19th century, Charla Martínez, a renowned Spanish artist, became famous for her vibrant portraits and landscapes. Her artistic contributions further elevated the name's prestige.
In the early 20th century, Charla Rivera, a Spanish-American civil rights activist, played a significant role in advocating for the rights of migrant workers in the United States. Her activism and dedication to social justice brought the name Charla into the public consciousness.
While the name Charla has Spanish roots, it has been adopted and used in various cultures and regions around the world, particularly in Latin America and Spanish-speaking communities.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Charla over time
The chart below shows babies named Charla registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Charla, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Charla by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Charla was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5764 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3219 | 25 | 5 |
| 1990s | #3469 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Charla
- Chloe 111,265
- Charlotte 88,733
- Caitlin 28,931
- Courtney 23,162
- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Charla: questions and answers
How popular is the name Charla in the UK right now?
In 2013, Charla was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Charla most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 6 babies registered as Charla in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Charla?
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "talkative" or "chatter".
How many people are called Charla in the UK?
A total of 38 babies have been registered as Charla across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.