Day vs Lara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Day

Boy #20,203 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"daylight, the day"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,203
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lara

Boy #20,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"household spirit, ancestral guardian"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Russian Italian Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,060
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Day Rank #20,203
Lara Rank #20,060

Lara is more popular, ranked #20060 vs #20203 for Day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Day or Lara more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #20060 compared to Day at #20203 in the United States.

What do Day and Lara mean?

Day means "daylight, the day" (Old English origin). Lara means "household spirit, ancestral guardian" (Latin origin).

Are Day and Lara boy or girl names?

Day is primarily a boy name. Lara is primarily a boy name.

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