Darla \d(a)-rla, dar-la\ as a girl's name is a variant of Darlene (English), and the meaning of Darla is "dearling, darling". The baby name Darla sounds like Daryl, Daryll and Darel. Other similar baby names are Carla, Karla, Dalla, Dayla, Dara, Darya, Darra, Daria, Darda, Earla and Marla.