Gender: Female
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Bay, Sweet Bay Tree, Laurel, The Laurel Tree
Pronunciation: loh-ruh, ˈlɔːrə, L AO R AH
Popularity Rank: #24
The name Laura is of Latin origin and means 'laurel tree' or 'victory'. It is a traditional name that has been popular for centuries and is often associated with qualities of grace, beauty, and strength.
The name Laura is of Latin origin and means Bay, Sweet Bay Tree, Laurel, The Laurel Tree, Crowned with Laurels. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Laura is commonly found in Italy, Colombia, United States of America, and 99 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: loh-ruh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈlɔːrə
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L AO R AH
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Laura is recorded 712,259 times globally, ranking it as the 24th most common name worldwide.
Laura is most prevalent in Italy, with 191,483 occurrences, making it the 26th most popular name in the country.
In Italy, the name Laura is found among 1 in every 6 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | #26 | 1 : 6 |
| Colombia | #15 | 1 : 15 |
| United States of America | #32 | 1 : 24 |
| Spain | #13 | 1 : 9 |
| France | #37 | 1 : 24 |
| United Kingdom | #21 | 1 : 11 |
| Mexico | #32 | 1 : 20 |
| Germany | #78 | 1 : 30 |
| Netherlands | #62 | 1 : 37 |
| Argentina | #21 | 1 : 22 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Laura from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 27, 2024 06:36 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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