Lera Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEH-rah / ˈlɛrəSlavic; Greek
Meaning
Slavic: 'light'; Greek: 'the one who brings light'
Historical & Cultural Background
Lera is a name of Slavic origin, often associated with light and brightness. It is commonly used in various Slavic countries and has gained popularity in recent years. The name is also linked to the Greek name 'Lera,' which carries similar meanings. In some cultures, it is considered a diminutive of names like Valeria.
Trend Summary
Lera has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lera
- Léa
International Variants
- Lera (Russian)
- Léa (French)
- Leira (Spanish)
Famous people named Lera
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Fictional characters named Lera
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lera was first seen in the United States in 1885. Lera has ranked as high as #811 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Alabama, Tennessee, Texas, Kentucky, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Lera has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lera (1946)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 7 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1888 | 15 |
| 1889 | 17 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1892 | 15 |
| 1893 | 11 |
| 1894 | 13 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1896 | 15 |
| 1897 | 15 |
| 1898 | 18 |
| 1899 | 19 |
| 1900 | 18 |
| 1901 | 13 |
| 1902 | 19 |
| 1903 | 29 |
| 1904 | 20 |
| 1905 | 33 |
| 1906 | 24 |
| 1907 | 14 |
| 1908 | 32 |
| 1909 | 30 |
| 1910 | 35 |
| 1911 | 30 |
| 1912 | 42 |
| 1913 | 47 |
| 1914 | 50 |
| 1915 | 46 |
| 1916 | 60 |
| 1917 | 65 |
| 1918 | 63 |
| 1919 | 62 |
| 1920 | 70 |
| 1921 | 73 |
| 1922 | 56 |
| 1923 | 62 |
| 1924 | 56 |
| 1925 | 57 |
| 1926 | 56 |
| 1927 | 52 |
| 1928 | 41 |
| 1929 | 45 |
| 1930 | 41 |
| 1931 | 37 |
| 1932 | 34 |
| 1933 | 39 |
| 1934 | 28 |
| 1935 | 34 |
| 1936 | 27 |
| 1937 | 24 |
| 1938 | 21 |
| 1939 | 23 |
| 1940 | 26 |
| 1941 | 17 |
| 1942 | 22 |
| 1943 | 25 |
| 1944 | 21 |
| 1945 | 15 |
| 1946 | 25 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1948 | 15 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 16 |
| 1951 | 20 |
| 1952 | 19 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 17 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 15 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 6 |