Luara

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Pronounced loo-AR-ah /luˈɑr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously a Portuguese/Brazilian form of Laura ('laurel', Latin) and linked to the Portuguese luar, 'moonlight'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Laurel; the moonlight: Luara is Portuguese. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'loo-AR-ah'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowPortuguese, Latin

MeaningVariously a Portuguese/Brazilian form of Laura ('laurel', Latin) and linked to the Portuguese luar, 'moonlight'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9940 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 71

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

Luara comes variously from a Portuguese/Brazilian form of Laura ('laurel', Latin) and the Portuguese luar, 'moonlight' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'loo-AR-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Brazilian families. Rare, laurel-and-moonlight at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Luara is variously a Portuguese form of Laura ('laurel') and linked to luar ('moonlight') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'loo-AR-ah').

Overall data confidence 26%

References — Luara — Portuguese; routes layered

Variations

LauraLuarLuarah

Nicknames

Lua

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Luara mean?

Luara is variously a Portuguese form of Laura ('laurel') and linked to luar ('moonlight'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Luara?

It's said loo-AR-ah /luˈɑr.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Luara a boy or girl name?

Luara is a girl's name.

How popular is Luara?

Luara is a very rare name in the U.S.