Lara vs Sky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sky

Girl #828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the sky, cloud"

Origin: Old Norse sky

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#828
Total SSA Count
330
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lara Rank #740
Sky Rank #828

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 vs #828 for Sky.

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

Sky ___

  • Sky Marie
  • Sky Elizabeth
  • Sky Ann
  • Sky Lynn
  • Sky Grace
  • Sky Aurora

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lara

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If you choose Sky

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lara or Sky more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Sky at #828 in the United States.

What do Lara and Sky mean?

Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin). Sky means "the sky, cloud" (Old Norse sky origin).

Are Lara and Sky boy or girl names?

Lara is primarily a girl name. Sky is primarily a girl name.

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