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Lura

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Pronounced LOOR-uh /ˈlʊər.ə/Medium

Meaning: A vintage short form read as a spin on Laura (from Latin, 'laurel; bay tree; victory') or Lorena; seen in older U.S. records. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A vintage short name: Lura spins Laura — 'laurel; victory' (said 'LOOR-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowLatin, English
MeaningA vintage short form read as a spin on Laura (from Latin, 'laurel; bay tree; victory') or Lorena; seen in older U.S. records. Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#10720 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,550

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191718802024

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

Lura reads as a vintage short form of Laura (Latin, 'laurel; victory') or Lorena. It appears in older U.S. records with a soft, antique charm — the route is uncertain, which we note (said 'LOOR-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. today. Rare, vintage, and gentle.

Did you know? Lura is an old-fashioned short form of Laura ('laurel; bay tree; victory') or Lorena, seen in early U.S. records; the exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'LOOR-uh').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Lura — Laura/Lorena short form; vintage; routes uncertain

Variations

LauraLoraLurah

Nicknames

LuluRuru

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lura mean?

Lura reads as a short form of Laura ('laurel; bay tree; victory') or Lorena. The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lura?

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

Is Lura a boy or girl name?

Lura is a girl's name.

How popular is Lura?

Lura is a rare, vintage name in the U.S.

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