Holding steady.
Popularity of Leara since 1911
Babies named Leara per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Leara's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 51 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 55 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Leara is an exceedingly rare name that made a brief appearance in U.S. birth records in 1911, the only year it has been recorded, and it has remained stable at near-zero usage ever since. Its first and only recorded year of 1911 marks its peak, and no top states or recent births are associated with it. The name's etymology is uncertain; it may be an early 20th-century American invention or a variant of Lira. For parents seeking a truly unique name with a vintage flair, Leara offers a distinctive choice, though its obscurity means it carries little established background or cultural association.
Leara is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1911. It may be a variant of Lira, which itself could be a short form of names like Leora or a respelling of Lyra. Alternatively, it may be a creative modern coinage. Its usage has never been widespread, with its peak year of recorded births in 1911.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Leara
Names that share Leara's style, for a brother or sister.
