Of the sea or protection
Laria is a rare name with multiple potential etymological roots. It is often considered a feminine form of the Roman family name Larius, associated with Lake Como in Italy, or a derivation of the Latin 'lares', referring to protective household gods. In some contexts, it is viewed as a modern elaboration of the name Lara.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Laria in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The protagonist and telepathic daughter of the Rowan · The Tower and the Hive series by Anne McCaffrey
