Lara
l(a)-ra
US Popularity:1331
Origin:Russian
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:Protection, citadel; Cheerful
Lara is a girl's name with Latin, Greek, and Russian roots, meaning "protection." It stems from the word "lares" and refers to the individual gods of Roman households, who were the protectors of homes and fields. It is a diminutive of Larissa, which is Greek for "woman of the citadel." Regardless of its origins, Lara is certainly a fitting choice for baby, who you will no doubt vow to protect and cherish as they flourish in the world! No doubt baby Lara will always know she has a protective and loving fortress to return home to throughout life!
Lara Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Lara is currently #308 on The Bump
Girl:Lara is currently #133 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Lara is currently #1331 in U.S. births
Girl:Lara is currently #511 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1331
in 2022
- 17
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 197
Behind the Name, Larisa, April 2021
Britannica, Lar, Roman deities, February 2018
WordSense, Larissa
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