Starla Girl

Popularity: #923 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: STAR-lah //ˈstɑːr.lə//

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: star-like; Latin: star

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Starla is believed to be a modern invention derived from the English word "star," which has its roots in the Old English "steorra," stemming from the Proto-Germanic "sternō" and ultimately tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*h₂stḗr," meaning "star." The name likely emerged in the 20th century as a feminine form of names associated with celestial themes, reflecting a broader trend of using nature and cosmic elements in personal naming. The suffix "-la" is often used in English to create feminine variants of names, contributing to the name's contemporary appeal.

Historically, the association of stars with guidance and divinity can be traced back to various cultures and mythologies. In ancient civilizations, stars were often linked to deities and were used for navigation and timekeeping.

The significance of stars is evident in biblical texts, such as the Star of Bethlehem, which guided the Magi to the birthplace of Jesus, symbolizing hope and divine guidance. This connection to celestial bodies has persisted through the centuries, influencing literature and art, and reinforcing the name's ethereal connotations.

Culturally, the name Starla evokes imagery of brightness and aspiration, resonating with themes of wonder and exploration. It reflects a fascination with the cosmos that has been a part of human culture for millennia.

The use of names inspired by celestial elements often signifies beauty, inspiration, and a sense of the infinite. While Starla itself is a relatively recent creation, its roots in the concept of stars connect it to a long-standing tradition of naming that celebrates the natural world and its mysteries.

Famous people named Starla

In this section, you will find notable people named Starla. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Starla who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Starla who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Starla Anderson is a singer best known for her work in the country music genre.

Starla Huchton is an author best known for her fantasy and science fiction novels.

Fictional characters named Starla

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Starla is a fictional character from the animated television series Steven Universe. She is a member of the Crystal Gems who embodies the qualities of a star and supports the main characters in their adventures.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Starla, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

StellaLunaCelesteNovaAuroraSkye

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Starla. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MarlaCarlaDarlaTarlaAriaMiraSelenaLyra

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Starla was first seen in the United States in 1942.

Starla has ranked as high as #1237 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Starla has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Starla is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Starla was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Starla.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 25 25
2024 40 40
2023 49 49
2022 49 49
2021 40 40
2020 44 44
2019 54 54
2018 37 37
2017 55 55
2016 38 38
2015 51 51
2014 60 60
2013 74 74
2012 75 75
2011 84 84
2010 76 76
2009 62 62
2008 78 78
2007 63 63
2006 71 71
2005 67 67
2004 82 82
2003 62 62
2002 90 90
2001 75 75
2000 87 87
1999 89 89
1998 81 81
1997 80 80
1996 68 68
1995 67 67
1994 56 56
1993 74 74
1992 72 72
1991 76 76
1990 78 78
1989 120 120
1988 126 126
1987 103 103
1986 111 111
1985 127 127
1984 149 149
1983 134 134
1982 164 164
1981 218 218
1980 243 243
1979 171 171
1978 176 176
1977 162 162
1976 110 110
1975 114 114
1974 114 114
1973 135 135
1972 128 128
1971 123 123
1970 172 172
1969 150 150
1968 143 143
1967 156 156
1966 196 196
1965 193 193
1964 191 191
1963 198 198
1962 204 204
1961 192 192
1960 190 190
1959 168 168
1958 134 134
1957 135 135
1956 122 122
1955 106 106
1954 122 122
1953 81 81
1952 68 68
1951 56 56
1950 49 49
1949 32 32
1948 33 33
1947 27 27
1946 15 15
1945 13 13
1944 8 8
1943 12 12
1942 8 8

Top States for Starla (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 7
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