Free man or meadow
Sharla is a mid-20th-century creation, likely formed as a blend of Sharon and Carla or as a variant of Charlotte. It carries the Germanic roots of Charles, meaning 'free man', while its phonetic similarity to Sharon connects it to the Hebrew word for 'plain' or 'meadow'.
About 8 girls were named Sharla in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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