Lara vs Livia

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

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Livia

Girl #838 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"olive"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian English Romanian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#838
Total SSA Count
321
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Liv, Vivi

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Popularity Comparison

Lara Rank #740
Livia Rank #838

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 vs #838 for Livia.

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

Livia ___

  • Livia Rose
  • Livia Grace
  • Livia Claire
  • Livia Catherine
  • Livia Jane
  • Livia Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

If you choose Livia

Cecilia Elara Julian Marcus Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lara or Livia more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Livia at #838 in the United States.

What do Lara and Livia mean?

Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin). Livia means "olive" (Latin origin).

Are Lara and Livia boy or girl names?

Lara is primarily a girl name. Livia is primarily a girl name.

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