Larah

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Pronounced LAR-uh /ˈlɑːr.ə/Medium

Meaning: Larah is a respelling of Lara, a Russian short form of Larisa (of uncertain meaning, perhaps tied to a place or 'citadel'), and also read via Latin as linked to 'laurel.' The -h is stylistic; routes vary, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft respelling of Lara: Larah is short for Larisa (said 'LAR-uh'). Routes vary, which we note.

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Origin LowRussian, Latin

MeaningLarah is a respelling of Lara, a Russian short form of Larisa (of uncertain meaning, perhaps tied to a place or 'citadel'), and also read via Latin as linked to 'laurel.' The -h is stylistic; routes vary, which we note.

U.S. rank (2023)#9995 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 222

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Larah is a respelling of Lara, a Russian short form of Larisa (meaning uncertain) that also carries a Latin 'laurel' association. The -h is decorative, and the routes vary, which we note. Soft and rare (said 'LAR-uh').

This spelling appears only very rarely in U.S. data. Extremely rare and soft.

Did you know? Larah respells Lara — a Russian short form of Larisa, made famous by Doctor Zhivago, and read via Latin toward 'laurel.' Routes vary, which we note (said 'LAR-uh').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Larah — Respelling of Lara (short for Larisa; Latin 'laurel'); routes vary

Variations

LaraLauraLarra

Nicknames

LalaRara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Larah mean?

Larah respells Lara, a Russian short form of Larisa, also read via Latin toward 'laurel'; routes vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Larah?

It's said LAR-uh /ˈlɑːr.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Larah a boy or girl name?

Larah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Larah?

Larah is extremely rare; Lara is more common.