Jamie 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

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Popularity Comparison

Jamie Rank #625
Lara Rank #740

Jamie is more popular, ranked #625 vs #740 for Lara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jamie ___

  • Jamie Lee
  • Jamie Scott
  • Jamie Alexander
  • Jamie Thomas
  • Jamie Michael

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 Jamie

Taylor Jordan Casey Riley Alex

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamie or Lara more popular?

Jamie is more popular, ranked #625 compared to Lara at #740 in the United States.

What do Jamie and Lara mean?

Jamie means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Jamie and Lara boy or girl names?

Jamie is primarily a boy name. Lara is primarily a girl name.

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