Citadel or protection; cheerful
Lara has multiple origins. In Russian tradition, it is a diminutive of Larisa, likely meaning 'citadel'. In Roman mythology, Lara was a nymph, and the name is also associated with the Latin word 'laetus' meaning 'cheerful'.
About 409 girls were named Lara in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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