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Larah

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Larah: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2025.

A less common spelling of Lara, Larah draws on multiple roots. It may come from the Latin *lar*, meaning "protection" or "guardian," referring to the protective household gods of ancient Rome, or from the Greek nymph Larissa. The name also appears as a short form of Larissa, a city in Greece whose name shares this mythological connection. Among famous bearers, the fictional archaeologist Lara Croft popularised the Lara form worldwide, while Belgian-Italian singer Lara Fabian brought it to the charts. The variant Larah offers a softer, more distinctive twist while keeping the same lyrical sound. Interestingly, the name has seen modest use in Scotland since the 1990s, often chosen for its cross-cultural appeal and gentle simplicity.