Arla vs Lara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arla

Girl #5,228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English Nordic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,228
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arlie, Ari

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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

Arla Rank #5,228
Lara Rank #740

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 vs #5228 for Arla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arla ___

  • Arla June
  • Arla Mae
  • Arla Rose
  • Arla Claire
  • Arla Faye
  • Arla Dawn

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 Arla

Orla Arlo Nora Vera Astrid

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arla or Lara more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Arla at #5228 in the United States.

What do Arla and Lara mean?

Arla means "eagle" (Old Norse origin). Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Arla and Lara boy or girl names?

Arla is primarily a girl name. Lara is primarily a girl name.

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