Karla Ratliff

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Karla Ratliff — English
68K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Karla Ratliff is a name that combines English origins. The first name Karla is a feminine given name of English origin. Karla is the feminine form of Karl. People with this given name include; Karla, a character in Jacqueline Susann's novel Once Is Not Enough Karla, a character from Open Season: Call of Nature, see List of fictional musteloids in animation Karla, a male Soviet Intelligence officer in several novels by John le Carré Karla, a swordmaster from the tactical role-playing game Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade Karla Bentham, a character in the BBC series Waterloo Road Karla-Heinrike Langer, a character from Strike Witches Karla Sofen, Marvel Comics supervillain known as Moonstone Karla the Zebra, a zebr. The surname Ratliff: Alfonso Ratliff (born 1956), American boxer Anthony Ratliff-Williams (born 1997), American football player Arthur M. Ratliff (1924–2007), American teacher, author, and businessman Ben Ratliff (born 1968), American journalist, music critic, and author Bennett Ratliff (born 1961), American politician Bill Ratliff (1936–2025), American politician Bo Ratliff (1933–2024), American singer Brett Ratliff (born 1985), American football player Carlos Ratliff (1910–1961), American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach Connor Ratliff, American actor and comedian David Ratliff (1912–1995), Am. Karla is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 68K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Karla reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Karla

English

Karla is the feminine form of Karl. People with this given name include; Karla, a character in Jacqueline Susann's novel Once Is Not Enough Karla, a character from Open Season: Call of Nature, see List of fictional musteloids in animation Karla, a male Soviet Intelligence officer in several novels by John le Carré Karla, a swordmaster from the tactical role-playing game Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade Karla Bentham, a character in the BBC series Waterloo Road Karla-Heinrike Langer, a character from Strike Witches Karla Sofen, Marvel Comics supervillain known as Moonstone Karla the Zebra, a zebr.

Surname: Ratliff

English

Alfonso Ratliff (born 1956), American boxer Anthony Ratliff-Williams (born 1997), American football player Arthur M. Ratliff (1924–2007), American teacher, author, and businessman Ben Ratliff (born 1968), American journalist, music critic, and author Bennett Ratliff (born 1961), American politician Bill Ratliff (1936–2025), American politician Bo Ratliff (1933–2024), American singer Brett Ratliff (born 1985), American football player Carlos Ratliff (1910–1961), American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach Connor Ratliff, American actor and comedian David Ratliff (1912–1995), Am.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Karla Ratliff

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 Karla Ratliff:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Karla?
The first name Karla originates from English. Karla is the feminine form of Karl. People with this given name include; Karla, a character in Jacqueline Susann's novel Once Is Not Enough Karla, a character from Open Season: Call of Nature, see List of fictional musteloids in animation Karla, a male Soviet Intelligence officer in several novels by John le Carré Karla, a swordmaster from the tactical role-playing game Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade Karla Bentham, a character in the BBC series Waterloo Road Karla-Heinrike Langer, a character from Strike Witches Karla Sofen, Marvel Comics supervillain known as Moonstone Karla the Zebra, a zebr.
When was Karla most popular?
The name Karla reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Ratliff?
The surname Ratliff originates from English. Alfonso Ratliff (born 1956), American boxer Anthony Ratliff-Williams (born 1997), American football player Arthur M. Ratliff (1924–2007), American teacher, author, and businessman Ben Ratliff (born 1968), American journalist, music critic, and author Bennett Ratliff (born 1961), American politician Bill Ratliff (1936–2025), American politician Bo Ratliff (1933–2024), American singer Brett Ratliff (born 1985), American football player Carlos Ratliff (1910–1961), American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach Connor Ratliff, American actor and comedian David Ratliff (1912–1995), Am.
How common is the surname Ratliff?
The surname Ratliff is shared by approximately 30K people worldwide.
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