Karina vs Lara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karina

Girl #774 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, beloved"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Russian Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#774
Total SSA Count
363
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Rina

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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

Karina Rank #774
Lara Rank #740

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 vs #774 for Karina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karina ___

  • Karina Rose
  • Karina Marie
  • Karina Grace
  • Karina Louise
  • Karina Ann
  • Karina Elena

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 Karina

Natalia Lucia Elena Marco Andrei

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karina or Lara more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Karina at #774 in the United States.

What do Karina and Lara mean?

Karina means "pure, beloved" (Latin origin). Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Karina and Lara boy or girl names?

Karina is primarily a girl name. Lara is primarily a girl name.

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