The porch or gate; possibly derived from Portia
Laporcha is a modern American name, likely created by combining the popular prefix 'La-' with the name Porcha or Portia. Portia itself is a Latin name meaning 'offering' or 'pig', famously used by Shakespeare. In this variant, it represents a unique, rhythmic choice within the African American naming tradition.
Less common today
Laporcha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,608 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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