Lara vs Lilia

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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Lilia

Girl #921 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, innocent"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Slavic Spanish Italian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#921
Total SSA Count
288
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lia, Lil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lara Rank #740
Lilia Rank #921

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 vs #921 for Lilia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lara ___

  • Lara Jane
  • Lara Rose
  • Lara Grace
  • Lara Belle
  • Lara Kate
  • Lara Anne

Lilia ___

  • Lilia Rose
  • Lilia Marie
  • Lilia Grace
  • Lilia Jane
  • Lilia Anne
  • Lilia Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

If you choose Lilia

Sophia Violetta Cecilia Emilia Alessandro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lara or Lilia more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Lilia at #921 in the United States.

What do Lara and Lilia mean?

Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin). Lilia means "pure, innocent" (Latin origin).

Are Lara and Lilia boy or girl names?

Lara is primarily a girl name. Lilia is primarily a girl name.

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