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Why parents love Lara- Doctor Zhivago's Lara is one of cinema's most romantic characters.
- Lara Croft is gaming's most iconic female character.
- Four letters with a bright, open sound: LAR-ah.
- Lara's Theme is one of the most recognisable melodies.
- The meaning protection/citadel carries strength.
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The vibe of Lara
protectioncitadelZhivagoLara's ThemeCroftTomb Raiderbalalaikaromantic
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Origin & history of Lara
Latin lares (household gods) or Russian short form of Larisa
→ Lara
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Greek / Russian / Slovenian roots
Lara comes from the Latin lares (household gods) or is a Russian short form of Larisa. Doctor Zhivago's Lara is one of cinema's most romantic characters. Lara Croft (Tomb Raider, 1996) is gaming's most iconic female character.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Russian form; Doctor Zhivago (1957/1965); Tomb Raider (1996).
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Today
Lara remains a beloved choice, ranking #735 in the US. 29,789 babies have been named Lara since 1887.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Lara?
1969
peak year
Lara entered U.S. records in 1887, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1969, 1,354 babies received the name (ranked #223). Today it sits around #735, with roughly 387 babies named Lara each year. Lara's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 29,789 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,354
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #223)
(ranked #223)
387
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
3,870
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
29,789
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Lara5
Life path number
The Adventurer
Freedom, adventure and curiosity.
Lara's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — Zhivago-level seeking. People named Lara tend to be romantic, adventurous, and gifted at raiding tombs while a balalaika plays.
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Raids tombs with balalaika playing✦
Zhivago-level romance◈
Croft-level adventure◎
Household-god protection♡
Most recognisable melodyL3
A1
R9
A1
Sum: 14 → Life path 5
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Personality of Lara🌍
Free spirit
Adventure calls and they always answer.
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Electric energy
Things happen around them — exciting, unexpected.
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Adaptable
New situations are opportunities, never threats.
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Natural charmer
There's something magnetic about them.
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