Korla
Feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially from a Finnish word meaning "ornament".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Korla. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Korla today is around 71 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Korla births was 1951 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Korla. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Korla is about 71 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Korlas were born before 1965.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Korla. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1951
6 babies that year
Average age
71
years old
1952 SSA rank
#5,213
Tracked since 1951
Popularity
Korla: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Korla by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Korla during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 12 | 12 |
Geography
Where Korlas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Korla
The name Korla is believed to have originated in Central Asia, possibly from the Turkic or Mongolian languages. It is thought to have roots in the word "kor," which means "to see" or "to look," and the suffix "-la," which can denote a diminutive or affectionate form.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Korla can be found in the 13th-century epic poem "The Secret History of the Mongols," which chronicles the life and reign of Genghis Khan. In this text, Korla is mentioned as the name of a Mongolian warrior and companion of Genghis Khan.
During the Middle Ages, the name Korla was also used by some Central Asian nomadic tribes, particularly among the Kyrgyz and Kazakh peoples. It is believed that the name may have been associated with strength, vision, and leadership qualities in these cultures.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Korla was Korla Avythian, a 14th-century Armenian philosopher and theologian. He is best known for his writings on metaphysics and the nature of reality, which drew upon both Eastern and Western philosophical traditions.
In the 16th century, a Mongolian ruler named Korla Khan was a prominent figure in the region. He was a descendant of Genghis Khan and played a significant role in maintaining the Mongol Empire's control over parts of Central Asia and China.
Another historical figure with the name Korla was Korla Pandit, an Indian musician and composer who lived in the 18th century. He is credited with helping to popularize and preserve the classical music traditions of the Hindustani and Carnatic styles.
In the 19th century, Korla Loeffler was a German-born American painter and sculptor known for her works depicting Native American subjects. She was active in the early years of the American West and her art helped to document the lives and cultures of the indigenous peoples she encountered.
Korla Khan, a 20th-century Pakistani politician and diplomat, also bore this name. He served as Pakistan's ambassador to several countries and played a crucial role in shaping the country's foreign policy during his tenure.
While the name Korla is not as widely used today as it once was, it remains a part of the cultural heritage of Central Asia and the surrounding regions, carrying with it a rich history and unique significance.
People
Korla + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Korla as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Korla: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Korla?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Korla going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Korla a common name?
We classify Korla as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Korla most popular?
The single biggest year for Korla was 1951, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Korla is about 71 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Korla in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Korla a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Korla in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Korla still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Korla in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Korla can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Korla?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Korla, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.