Lara vs Myra

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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Myra

Girl #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"myrrh, fragrant resin"

Origin: Greek/Latin (myrrha)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
453
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
My

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Popularity Comparison

Lara Rank #740
Myra Rank #645

Myra is more popular, ranked #645 vs #740 for Lara.

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

Myra ___

  • Myra Jane
  • Myra Rose
  • Myra Claire
  • Myra Kate
  • Myra Louise
  • Myra Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

If you choose Myra

Iris Walter June Felix Agnes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lara or Myra more popular?

Myra is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Lara at #740 in the United States.

What do Lara and Myra mean?

Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin). Myra means "myrrh, fragrant resin" (Greek/Latin (myrrha) origin).

Are Lara and Myra boy or girl names?

Lara is primarily a girl name. Myra is primarily a girl name.

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