Lara vs Regina

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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Regina

Girl #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"queen"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Latin Catholic Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#340
Total SSA Count
911
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gina, Reggie, Rina

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lara Rank #740
Regina Rank #340

Regina is more popular, ranked #340 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

Regina ___

  • Regina Maria
  • Regina Elena
  • Regina Louise
  • Regina Anne
  • Regina Claire
  • Regina Sophia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

If you choose Regina

Victoria Cecilia Leo Marcus Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lara or Regina more popular?

Regina is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Lara at #740 in the United States.

What do Lara and Regina mean?

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

Are Lara and Regina boy or girl names?

Lara is primarily a girl name. Regina is primarily a girl name.

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