Hilda vs Lara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hilda

Girl #3,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle woman, warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,055
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hildie, Hilly

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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

Hilda Rank #3,055
Lara Rank #740

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 vs #3055 for Hilda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hilda ___

  • Hilda Rose
  • Hilda Mae
  • Hilda Jane
  • Hilda Frances
  • Hilda Louise
  • Hilda Wren

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 Hilda

Hazel Otto Mabel Rupert Agnes

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hilda or Lara more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Hilda at #3055 in the United States.

What do Hilda and Lara mean?

Hilda means "battle woman, warrior" (Germanic origin). Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Hilda and Lara boy or girl names?

Hilda is primarily a girl name. Lara is primarily a girl name.

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