Throughout the world, Gerla (Gerula 
, Gerla 
) is a rare largely feminine, but seldom male given name. The first name Gerla is characteristic of Philippines, where it is a very rare feminine name, Brazil, where it is a very rare gender-neutral name, and Germany, where it is a very rare female name. In absolute terms, it is commonest in Philippines, Brazil, and India. Likewise, Gerla is the last name as well as the forename.