Lara

Pronunciation: [ l-AHR-uh ]

Boy Name #20,060 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lara is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-AHR-uh.

Parents who love the name Lara often also consider Laura, Lavinia, Lavina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,060
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Larry #1070 Lars #2237 Larson #2468 Larkin #2984 Laron #4807

Also a Girl Name

Lara is also used as a girl name, ranked #740.

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Similar Names

Laura Lavinia Lavina Lavenia Lacy Lanie Lauretta Lavonia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lara

Is Lara a boy or girl name?

Lara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20060. As a girl name, it is ranked #740. Lara is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Lara?

Lara is pronounced l-AHR-uh.

How popular is the name Lara?

Lara is currently ranked #20060 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Lara a common or rare name?

Lara is an uncommon name, ranked #20060 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lara

Lara is a boy name .

Is Lara a boy or girl name? Lara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,060 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #740. Lara is more commonly used as a girl name.

Lara is currently ranked #20,060 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Lara include Larry, Lars, Larson, Larkin, Laron . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.