Laura is a ♀ girl name.
Laura is a short form of the Latin name Laurentia, which is a feminine variant of Laurentius.
Laura means “from Laurentum” (an ancient Italian city) and “laurel” (from Latin “laurus/laurea”), which is a symbol of victory, fame, honor or accomplishment.
Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Laura is currently ranked #194 on the name leaderboard. It is one of the most popular baby names.
Curious about more trends? Find out which names are most popular in the USA, Canada, Australia, and worldwide.
Find more beautiful names!
Download our free baby name app now and swipe a beautiful name together with your partner!