Lera
Girl nameLera has been given to 2,609 babies in the U.S. since 1885. It peaked in 1921.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
2,609
Peak year
1921 (73 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1885
10-year trend
▼ -23%
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Lera's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #905 |
| 1925 | #993 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Lera — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lera.
FAQ
How popular is the name Lera?
Lera has been given to 2,609 babies in the U.S. since 1885. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Lera peak?
Lera peaked in 1921, when 73 babies were given the name.
Is Lera a girl or boy name?
Lera is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lera are girls).
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