Girl
Lara
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About Lara
Elegance distilled to its essence—that's Lara. This crisp, clean name delivers maximum impact with minimal fuss, a four-letter powerhouse that never feels slight. Its sleek simplicity appeals to those who appreciate efficiency without sacrificing beauty, offering a sophisticated choice that transcends fleeting trends. Lara carries international recognition, pronounceable across languages and cultures, making it ideal for globally-minded families. The name suggests someone capable and confident, with that enviable combination of approachability and poise.
Despite its brevity, Lara possesses remarkable depth, having appeared throughout literature and history in various guises, each adding richness to its character. It's professional enough for boardrooms yet warm enough for bedtime stories. The strong opening and soft ending create pleasing balance, while its timeless quality ensures it won't feel dated as years pass.
Lara suits contemplative artists and bold adventurers equally well, never constraining its bearer to a single path. For parents who value understated refinement and enduring style, this name represents an investment in quality over quantity, proving that sometimes less truly is more.
Popularity of the Name Lara
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | #619 | ||||
| 1967 | #277 | ||||
| 1968 | #227 | #142 | #441 | ||
| 1969 | #223 | #130 | #294 | ||
| 1970 | #235 | #130 | #427 | ||
| 1971 | #273 | #180 | #334 | ||
| 1972 | #296 | #183 | #295 | ||
| 1973 | #334 | #172 | #435 | ||
| 1974 | #360 | #162 | #414 | ||
| 1975 | #344 | #131 | #364 | ||
| 1976 | #294 | #155 | #336 | ||
| 1977 | #342 | #175 | #575 | ||
| 1978 | #376 | #242 | #412 | ||
| 1979 | #421 | #217 | #409 | ||
| 1980 | #393 | #195 | #423 | ||
| 1981 | #388 | #189 | #406 | ||
| 1982 | #370 | #171 | #454 | ||
| 1983 | #422 | #197 | #425 | ||
| 1984 | #420 | #324 | #377 | ||
| 1985 | #449 | #216 | #404 | ||
| 1986 | #409 | #176 | #444 | ||
| 1987 | #413 | #214 | #376 | ||
| 1988 | #420 | #325 | #319 | ||
| 1989 | #489 | #229 | #480 | ||
| 1990 | #538 | #182 | #575 | ||
| 1991 | #594 | #299 | #294 | #455 | |
| 1992 | #640 | #249 | #491 | #458 | |
| 1993 | #752 | #194 | #435 | #343 | |
| 1994 | #724 | #137 | #479 | #427 | |
| 1995 | #772 | #235 | #279 | #308 | |
| 1996 | #776 | #240 | #255 | #320 | |
| 1997 | #847 | #148 | #248 | #241 | #385 |
| 1998 | #823 | #134 | #214 | #172 | #299 |
| 1999 | #788 | #137 | #157 | #138 | #338 |
| 2000 | #847 | #138 | #165 | #98 | #414 |
| 2001 | #725 | #132 | #175 | #110 | #290 |
| 2002 | #635 | #100 | #145 | #81 | #297 |
| 2003 | #736 | #86 | #139 | #104 | #312 |
| 2004 | #735 | #99 | #110 | #104 | #283 |
| 2005 | #811 | #105 | #159 | #125 | #272 |
| 2006 | #834 | #98 | #132 | #111 | #246 |
| 2007 | #932 | #108 | #165 | #94 | #296 |
| 2008 | #933 | #106 | #214 | #153 | #324 |
| 2009 | #933 | #118 | #188 | #125 | #329 |
| 2010 | #881 | #120 | #150 | #102 | #297 |
| 2011 | #930 | #113 | #158 | #101 | #301 |
| 2012 | #855 | #110 | #162 | #116 | #313 |
| 2013 | #876 | #112 | #148 | #95 | #332 |
| 2014 | #821 | #114 | #131 | #98 | #282 |
| 2015 | #813 | #123 | #190 | #98 | #332 |
| 2016 | #756 | #119 | #185 | #93 | #252 |
| 2017 | #762 | #124 | #158 | #92 | #337 |
| 2018 | #761 | #109 | #140 | #95 | #224 |
| 2019 | #702 | #95 | #183 | #104 | #199 |
| 2020 | #710 | #100 | #158 | #82 | #171 |
| 2021 | #681 | #98 | #157 | #84 | #181 |
| 2022 | #695 | #87 | #216 | #108 | #173 |
| 2023 | #731 | #88 | #180 | #112 | #210 |
| 2024 | #741 | #101 | #227 | #143 | #124 |
| 2025 | #693 | #103 | #200 | #102 | #161 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Lara
Names Similar to Lara
Nicknames for Lara
- LaLa
- La
- Ari
- Rara
- Larrie
Famous People Named Lara
| Lara Dutta | Indian actress and former Miss Universe |
| Lara Stone | Dutch supermodel |
| Lara Flynn Boyle | American actress |
| Lara Logan | South African journalist |
| Lara Spencer | American television presenter |
| Lara Jean Chorostecki | Canadian actress |
| Lara Arruabarrena | Spanish tennis player |
| Lara St. John | Canadian violinist |
| Lara Leito | Estonian politician |
| Lara Gut-Behrami | Swiss alpine skier |
| Lara Marlowe | American journalist |
| Lara Grangeon | French swimmer |
| Lara De Santis | Italian adult film actress |
| Lara Jill Miller | American actress and voice artist |
| Lara Trump | American television producer and campaign advisor |
| Lara Bingle | Australian model and television personality |
| Lara Pulver | British actress |
| Lara Álvarez | Spanish television presenter |
Characters Named Lara
| Lara Croft | Tomb Raider series |
| Lara Antipova | Doctor Zhivago |
| Lara Lor-Van | Superman comics |
| Lara Raith | Dresden Files series |
| Lara Featherstone | Preacher comics and TV series |
| Lara Royce Craig | Alias Grace |
| Lara Tyndall | Earth 2 |
| Lara Moon | DC Comics |
| Lara Perkins | The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole series |
| Lara Biyuts | Insatiable |
| Lara Notsil | Marvel Comics |
| Lara Kingsley | Rugrats |
| Lara Su | Archie Comics |
| Lara Means | Millennium TV series |