Laura
Meaning
"laurel tree"
Origin: Latin (laurus)
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #358
- Total SSA Count
- 868
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Laur, Laurie, Laurel
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"laurel tree"
Origin: Latin (laurus)
Laura is more popular, ranked #358 vs #11545 for Terrian.
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Laura is more popular, ranked #358 compared to Terrian at #11545 in the United States.
Laura means "laurel tree" (Latin (laurus) origin).
Laura is primarily a girl name. Terrian is primarily a girl name.