Holding steady.
Popularity of Larua since 1966
Babies named Larua per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 26 |
| 1970s | 64 |
| 1980s | 117 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Larua is a rare and relatively recent name in the United States, first recorded in 1966. Its usage peaked during 1987, but it has never reached the top 1,000 names. The name appears to be a modern respelling of Laura, meaning 'bay laurel,' though it may also reflect creative phonetic spelling. With a trajectory that has remained stable over decades, Larua has not been concentrated in any particular state, suggesting a scattered national presence. Despite its low frequency, the name offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Laura, with no major cultural or literary associations to date.
Larua appears to be a modern English respelling of Laura, a name derived from the Latin 'laurus' meaning 'bay laurel'. Laura has been in use since Roman times, but Larua as a distinct spelling is recorded in the United States from 1966, with a peak in popularity in 1987. It remains a low-frequency name, suggesting it is an idiosyncratic variant rather than a traditional form.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lari, Rue, Lulu
Sibling names for Larua
Names that share Larua's style, for a brother or sister.
