Happy vs Lara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Happy Rank #9,384
Lara Rank #740

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 vs #9384 for Happy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Happy ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Happy

No sibling data available yet.

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Happy or Lara more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Happy at #9384 in the United States.

What do Happy and Lara mean?

Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Happy and Lara boy or girl names?

Happy is primarily a girl name. Lara is primarily a girl name.

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