Lara vs Xyla

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
Xyla Rank #820

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 vs #820 for Xyla.

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

Xyla ___

  • Xyla Rose
  • Xyla Grace
  • Xyla Jade
  • Xyla Mae
  • Xyla Fern
  • Xyla Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

If you choose Xyla

Phoenix Zara Forrest Willow Knox

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lara or Xyla more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Xyla at #820 in the United States.

What do Lara and Xyla mean?

Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin). Xyla means "forest, wood" (Greek origin).

Are Lara and Xyla boy or girl names?

Lara is primarily a girl name. Xyla is primarily a girl name.

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