What does the name Laura mean?

The name Laura means "Laurel tree".

What is the origin of the name Laura?

Laura is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 868 babies were named Laura in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Laura is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 868 →

All-Time Total: 756,216

Peak Year: 1964

Laura is a Latin name derived from the word "laurel," which symbolizes victory and honor. It has been used since ancient times.

Girl names closely related to Laura

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Boy names closely related to Laura

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Names with similar meaning to Laura

Laureen Laurel Lauren Lauri Laurie Lauryn Lora Loren

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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