Elisa vs Lara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisa

Girl #434 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#434
Total SSA Count
712
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lisa, Eli, Ellie

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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

Elisa Rank #434
Lara Rank #740

Elisa is more popular, ranked #434 vs #740 for Lara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elisa ___

  • Elisa Marie
  • Elisa Grace
  • Elisa Sofia
  • Elisa Rose
  • Elisa Valentina
  • Elisa Lucia

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 Elisa

Isabella Valentina Sofia Marco Luca

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisa or Lara more popular?

Elisa is more popular, ranked #434 compared to Lara at #740 in the United States.

What do Elisa and Lara mean?

Elisa means "pledged to God" (Hebrew origin). Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Elisa and Lara boy or girl names?

Elisa is primarily a girl name. Lara is primarily a girl name.

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