UK girl's name
Laria
A feminine name possibly derived from the Latin word "larus" meaning "seagull".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Laria is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Laria popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4763, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2014 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Laria is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Laria. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Laria ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 4 girls were registered as Laria.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Laria as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4763
2017
Births in 2017
4
Latest year
Peak year
2017
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Laria mean?
The name Laria is believed to have its origins in ancient Greek culture, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Greek word "laris," which means "pleasant" or "delightful." The name was likely used to describe a person with a cheerful or amiable demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Laria can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes. In his comedy "The Frogs," one of the characters is named Laria, suggesting that the name was in use among the Athenian population during that time period.
Throughout the centuries, the name Laria has been associated with several notable figures. In the 1st century CE, there was a Roman woman named Laria Cornelia, who was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support of the arts. Another notable bearer of the name was Laria of Antioch, a Christian martyr who lived in the 4th century CE and was executed for her faith during the persecutions of the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
During the Middle Ages, the name Laria gained popularity in certain regions of Europe, particularly in Italy and France. One prominent figure from this era was Laria de' Rossi, a 13th-century Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, who commissioned several notable works of architecture and literature.
In the Renaissance period, the name Laria was associated with a few notable figures in the arts and literature. Laria Aretino (1492-1556) was an Italian poet and scholar who was renowned for her works in both Latin and Italian. Laria Garzoni (1600-1670), an Italian painter, was celebrated for her still-life paintings and portraits.
Moving into more modern times, the name Laria has been less commonly used, but there have been a few notable bearers of the name. Laria Duque (1888-1976) was a Colombian writer and activist who played a significant role in the country's women's rights movement. Laria Bogolepova (1924-2011) was a Russian ballerina and choreographer who danced with the Bolshoi Ballet and later became a renowned teacher.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Laria over time
The chart below shows babies named Laria registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Laria, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2017, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laria by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Laria was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5227 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Laria
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Laria: questions and answers
How popular is the name Laria in the UK right now?
In 2017, Laria was ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Laria most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 4 babies registered as Laria in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Laria?
A feminine name possibly derived from the Latin word "larus" meaning "seagull".
How many people are called Laria in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Laria across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.