Edla is a female given name of Finnish origin, derived from the ancient Proto-Finnic word 'ahtla', meaning 'noble'. It was popularized by the Finnish epic poem Kalevala, where Edla is a character known for her wisdom and resourcefulness.
The name Edla experienced varying popularity over the years, with peaks in certain decades and fluctuations in others. The most notable periods of high occurrence were between 1882-1922 and 1913-1917, where there were consistently more than 6 births per year. However, from 1927 onwards, the popularity of the name Edla significantly decreased, with fewer than 7 births recorded each year until 1949. Overall, across these years, a total of 300 babies were named Edla.