Lara
Lara is losing ground — from #72 in 1999 to #97 in 2023.
Note: Lara hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2023. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
Registrations dropped from 161 to 99 (-39%).
Peak popularity was in 2009 (367 registrations).
Neighbours in the 2023 ranking
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By state & territory — 2023
How often Lara was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in New South Wales (81 babies) , least popular in South Australia (18).
In 2023: 99 babies named Lara across 2 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Lara?
- Between 1999 and 2023, Lara was registered for 5,526 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Lara a popular name in Australia?
- Lara has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2023, when it last ranked #97 with 99 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.