Lara vs Malen

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lara Rank #740
Malen Rank #19,903

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 vs #19903 for Malen.

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

Malen ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lara

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If you choose Malen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lara or Malen more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Malen at #19903 in the United States.

What do Lara and Malen mean?

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

Are Lara and Malen boy or girl names?

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

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