Kiran vs Larah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kiran

Boy #1,346 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ray of light, beam of sunlight"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Pakistani Sikh Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,346
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kir

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Larah

Girl #11,244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel, victory"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Russian Latin Persian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#11,244
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lara, La, Lari

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Popularity Comparison

Kiran Rank #1,346
Larah Rank #11,244

Kiran is more popular, ranked #1346 vs #11244 for Larah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kiran ___

  • Kiran Dev
  • Kiran Raj
  • Kiran Arjun
  • Kiran Singh
  • Kiran Prakash
  • Kiran Kumar

Larah ___

  • Larah Rose
  • Larah Claire
  • Larah June
  • Larah Mae
  • Larah Violet
  • Larah Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kiran

Arjun Priya Anaya Rohan Ishaan

If you choose Larah

Nadia Sasha Vera Mira Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kiran or Larah more popular?

Kiran is more popular, ranked #1346 compared to Larah at #11244 in the United States.

What do Kiran and Larah mean?

Kiran means "ray of light, beam of sunlight" (Sanskrit origin). Larah means "laurel, victory" (Latin origin).

Are Kiran and Larah boy or girl names?

Kiran is primarily a boy name. Larah is primarily a girl name.

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