Lara
Meaning: Protection, cheerful, famous
Origin: Russian/Latin
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #148
Total births: 3,434
History: Lara peaked in the 2000s in Australia. While Brian Lara is a cricket legend (West Indian), Australian Lara Bingle became a media personality synonymous with beach culture. Lara represents Australian glamour — effortless, sun-kissed, and confident.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2023) | #81 |
| Babies named Lara in 2023 | 81 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 3,434 |
| Peak year | 2002 (215 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #25 |
| Years in records | 1999–2023 (25 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 12 spots |
Frequently asked about Lara
What does the name Lara mean?
Lara means “Protection, cheerful, famous” from Russian/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Lara?
Lara has Russian/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Protection, cheerful, famous”.
How popular is Lara in Australia?
Lara ranked #81 in Australia in 2023 — given to 81 babies that year.
When was Lara most popular?
Lara peaked in 2002 with 215 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Lara a boy or girl name?
Lara is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Laras in registered births are female.
Is the name Lara rising or falling in popularity?
Lara has fallen 12 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #69 in 2018 to #81 in 2023.
How long has Lara been recorded in Australia?
Lara appears in birth records in Australia across 25 years — from 1999 through 2023.