What origin is the name Lara?

Lara comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Lara a popular name?

Lara is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Lara does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Lara?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Lara — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

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Discover the meaning and origin of the name Lara

Lara

Girl

greek

2 syllables

Lara is a greek girl's name meaning "Cheerful; mare; a variation of the name laura; protection. popular surname and place name".

Lara is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Cheerful; mare; a variation of the name laura; protection. popular surname and place name". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.