Darla Day

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Darla Day — English
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Darla Day is a name that combines English origins. The first name Darla is a feminine given name of English origin. Darla is a female given name of English origin which is a variant of Darlene. Darla means “Darling” Darla K. Anderson (fl. 1993–present), American film producer Darla Hood (1931–1979), American child actress, best known for her role in the Our Gang series Darla Moore (born 1954), American businesswoman Darla Pacheco (born 1989), Puerto Rican model Darla Vandenbossche (born 1963), Canadian actress Darla (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), a vampire in Buffy the Vampire Slayer Darla (Finding Nemo), character in the animated film Finding Nemo Darla Aquista, also called the Warlock's Daughter, a DC Comics. The surname Day: Alex Day (born 1989), British musician and YouTuber Alexander Day (artist) (1751–1841), British miniaturist and art dealer Alexander Day (con artist) (fl. 1722–1723), British confidence trickster Alf Day (1907–1997), Welsh footballer Alf Day (Australian footballer) (1884–1968), Australian rules footballer Alice Day (1906–1995), American actress Alon Day (born 1991), Israeli racing driver Andra Day, stage name of American R&B singer, songwriter and actress Cassandra Batie (born 1984) Andy Day, British 21st century actor/television presenter Angela Day (born 1952), Canadian chess Woman Internati. Darla is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 45K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Darla reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Darla

English

Darla is a female given name of English origin which is a variant of Darlene. Darla means “Darling” Darla K. Anderson (fl. 1993–present), American film producer Darla Hood (1931–1979), American child actress, best known for her role in the Our Gang series Darla Moore (born 1954), American businesswoman Darla Pacheco (born 1989), Puerto Rican model Darla Vandenbossche (born 1963), Canadian actress Darla (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), a vampire in Buffy the Vampire Slayer Darla (Finding Nemo), character in the animated film Finding Nemo Darla Aquista, also called the Warlock's Daughter, a DC Comics.

Surname: Day

Welsh

Alex Day (born 1989), British musician and YouTuber Alexander Day (artist) (1751–1841), British miniaturist and art dealer Alexander Day (con artist) (fl. 1722–1723), British confidence trickster Alf Day (1907–1997), Welsh footballer Alf Day (Australian footballer) (1884–1968), Australian rules footballer Alice Day (1906–1995), American actress Alon Day (born 1991), Israeli racing driver Andra Day, stage name of American R&B singer, songwriter and actress Cassandra Batie (born 1984) Andy Day, British 21st century actor/television presenter Angela Day (born 1952), Canadian chess Woman Internati.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Darla is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Darla by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Darla Day

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Darla Day:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Darla?
The first name Darla originates from English. Darla is a female given name of English origin which is a variant of Darlene. Darla means “Darling” Darla K. Anderson (fl. 1993–present), American film producer Darla Hood (1931–1979), American child actress, best known for her role in the Our Gang series Darla Moore (born 1954), American businesswoman Darla Pacheco (born 1989), Puerto Rican model Darla Vandenbossche (born 1963), Canadian actress Darla (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), a vampire in Buffy the Vampire Slayer Darla (Finding Nemo), character in the animated film Finding Nemo Darla Aquista, also called the Warlock's Daughter, a DC Comics.
When was Darla most popular?
The name Darla reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Day?
The surname Day originates from Welsh. Alex Day (born 1989), British musician and YouTuber Alexander Day (artist) (1751–1841), British miniaturist and art dealer Alexander Day (con artist) (fl. 1722–1723), British confidence trickster Alf Day (1907–1997), Welsh footballer Alf Day (Australian footballer) (1884–1968), Australian rules footballer Alice Day (1906–1995), American actress Alon Day (born 1991), Israeli racing driver Andra Day, stage name of American R&B singer, songwriter and actress Cassandra Batie (born 1984) Andy Day, British 21st century actor/television presenter Angela Day (born 1952), Canadian chess Woman Internati.
What are the origins of the name Darla Day?
The name Darla Day combines two different traditions: the first name Darla has English roots, while the surname Day originates from Welsh.
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