La
Pronunciation: [ l-AH ]
La is a boy baby name. Ranked #12,266 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
La first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 303 babies have been named La in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, La is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #12,266 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,266
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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La is also used as a girl name, ranked #38324.
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About the Name La
La is a boy name .
Is La a boy or girl name? La is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,266 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,324. La is more commonly used as a boy name.
La is currently ranked #12,266 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of La include Landon, Lane, Lawson, Lawrence, Lachlan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis