Ansley vs Lara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ansley

Girl #1,317 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woodland clearing near a hermitage"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American Southern American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,317
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ans, Lee

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ansley Rank #1,317
Lara Rank #740

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 vs #1317 for Ansley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ansley ___

  • Ansley Grace
  • Ansley Mae
  • Ansley Rose
  • Ansley Claire
  • Ansley Kate
  • Ansley Jane

Lara ___

  • Lara Jane
  • Lara Rose
  • Lara Grace
  • Lara Belle
  • Lara Kate
  • Lara Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ansley

Hadley Kinsley Brayden Emerson Presley

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ansley or Lara more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Ansley at #1317 in the United States.

What do Ansley and Lara mean?

Ansley means "woodland clearing near a hermitage" (Old English origin). Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Ansley and Lara boy or girl names?

Ansley is primarily a girl name. Lara is primarily a girl name.

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