Pearla
Meaning of Pearla
Pearla is a feminine given name of Anglo-American provenance, etymologically rooted in the English word “pearl,” which in turn derives from the Middle English perle and ultimately the Latin perla; it emerged in late 19th-century anglophone naming practices as a variant of Pearl, reflecting a broader vogue for gem-derived names that conveyed ideals of purity, wisdom and social distinction. According to United States Social Security Administration data, Pearla first attained measurable frequency in 1883 (rank 225) before undergoing a gradual decline and intermittent revivals throughout the 20th century, most recently recording six births in 2024 (rank 944), a pattern that underscores its status as a rare but persistently recorded appellation. Phonetically, the name is rendered PEAR-lah in English (/ˈpɪərlə/) and PEHR-lah in Spanish (/ˈpeɾla/), with each transcription offering technical precision for speakers in diverse linguistic contexts.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as PEAR-lah (/ˈpɪərlə/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as PEHR-lah (/ˈpeɾla/)
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