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Laura
Meaning: Laurel
- Syllables
- 2
- Length
- 5 letters
- Starts with
- L
- Ends with
- a
Is Laura a popular baby name?
Popularity trend for Laura
BabyGen interest indexThe chart shows BabyGen’s relative interest index for Laura across the past four decades. It blends search trends, naming-pattern signals, and our internal dataset — useful as a relative gauge, not an official census rank.
About the name Laura
- Origin
- Brazilian
- Gender
- Girl
- Meaning
- Laurel
- Syllables
- 2
- Length
- 5 letters
Origin & history of Laura
Laura comes from a brazilian naming tradition. Brazilian names mix Portuguese tradition, indigenous Tupi-Guarani roots, and African heritage. Below are picks topping Brazilian birth registries today.
Within that tradition, Laura stands out for its meaning — Laurel — and for being recognizable across borders. Parents outside the original culture often pick Laura because it carries genuine history while still being easy to spell and say in everyday English.
Middle name ideas for Laura
Middles that balance Laura’s rhythm — shorter if Laura is long, longer if Laura is short — and read well together when spoken.
Names like Laura
Frequently asked questions about Laura
What does the name Laura mean?+
Laura means "Laurel". It's a brazilian girl's name with a clear, well-documented meaning that has carried through generations.
Where does the name Laura come from?+
Laura has Brazilian origins. Brazilian names mix Portuguese tradition, indigenous Tupi-Guarani roots, and African heritage. Below are picks topping Brazilian birth registries today.
Is Laura a boy's or girl's name?+
Laura is most commonly used as a girl's name. Girls' usage is the dominant convention in the regions where the name is popular.
How do you pronounce Laura?+
Laura has 2 syllables. It's pronounced phonetically — read it as written, with the stress on the first syllable.
Is Laura a popular baby name?+
Laura sits in a comfortable spot — recognizable without being overused. Parents looking for a name with meaning, easy pronunciation, and cultural depth often shortlist it. See the popularity trend chart above for how interest has shifted across recent decades.
What are good middle names for Laura?+
Middle names that pair well with Laura tend to balance its rhythm — if Laura is short, a longer middle reads well; if it's long, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name crisp. See the suggested middle names below.
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