Lakara
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly from Sanskrit meaning "beautiful one".
Name Census estimates that about 75 living Americans carry the first name Lakara. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lakara today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lakara births was 1989 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lakara. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lakara. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
75
~ 1 in 4,570,058 Americans
Peak year
1989
10 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1995 SSA rank
#11,180
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Lakara: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lakara from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 43 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Lakara remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lakara by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lakara during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lakara
The name Lakara has its origins in ancient Sanskrit, one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "lakara," which translates to "wave" or "undulation." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with the rhythmic movements of water, perhaps as a reference to the ebb and flow of rivers or the crashing of waves against the shore.
In the early centuries of the first millennium, the name Lakara appeared in various Hindu scriptures and ancient texts, often as a reference to the divine feminine energy or as a name bestowed upon mythological figures. One notable example can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, where the name is mentioned in the context of a celestial nymph.
The earliest recorded instance of an individual bearing the name Lakara dates back to the 5th century CE. Inscriptions from this period mention a princess named Lakara, who was a member of the Gupta Empire, one of the most influential dynasties in ancient Indian history. Her name was etched onto stone pillars and temple walls, a testament to her significance during that era.
Throughout the following centuries, the name Lakara continued to be used across various regions of the Indian subcontinent, often among the aristocratic and scholarly classes. One notable figure was Lakara Pandita, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE. His works on grammar and linguistics were widely studied and revered during his time.
In the 12th century, a Rajput princess named Lakara gained recognition for her bravery and leadership in the face of adversity. Historical accounts depict her as a skilled warrior who fearlessly defended her kingdom against invaders, earning her a place in the annals of Indian history.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Lakara was a 16th-century Mughal courtier and poet. Known for her eloquence and artistic talents, she served as a confidante and advisor to several Mughal emperors, influencing the cultural and literary landscape of the era.
While the name Lakara has deep historical roots in the Indian subcontinent, its usage has transcended geographical boundaries over the centuries. It has been adopted and adapted by various cultures, reflecting the rich tapestry of global diversity and the enduring legacy of ancient names.
People
Lakara + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lakara as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lakara: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lakara?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 75 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lakara going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,570,058 US residents.
Is Lakara a common name?
We classify Lakara as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 79 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lakara most popular?
The single biggest year for Lakara was 1989, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lakara is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lakara a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lakara in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.