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Sarah vs Lara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sarah

Girl #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Arabic Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
2,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lara

Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Italian Spanish English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#740
Total SSA Count
379
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sarah Rank #95
Lara Rank #740

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 vs #740 for Lara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sarah or Lara more popular?

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 compared to Lara at #740 in the United States.

What do Sarah and Lara mean?

Sarah means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin). Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Sarah and Lara boy or girl names?

Sarah is primarily a girl name. Lara is primarily a girl name.

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