Strong, healthy, or to be brave
Lera is often used as a short form of Valeriya, the Russian form of Valeria. It is derived from the Latin word 'valere', which means to be strong or healthy. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Greek name Lyra, referring to the musical instrument.
About 10 girls were named Lera in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned Soviet-born American composer and pianist
Russian model and actress known for the film Anna
American singer-songwriter featured in True Detective
