Lura

Lura is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 9 girls in the United States.

Lura at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lura

Lura belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lura first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #202 in 1885, and in 2024 9 babies received the name — 9,550 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lura in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#202 in 1885
Peak year
1917
Babies named Lura in 2024
9
Total since 1880
9,550

Lura in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2015
Best rank
#4867 in 2025
Babies named Lura in 2025
4
Total since 1996
7

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lura mean?

The meaning of Lura is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lura a boy or girl name?

Lura is a girl name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lura?

Lura comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lura?

Lura first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #202 in 1885, and 9 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].