Juana Lara

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Juana Lara — Spanish
71K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Juana Lara is a name that combines Spanish origins. The first name Juana is a feminine given name of Spanish origin. Juana I (1479–1555), Queen of Castile and Aragon Juana Rosa Aguirre (1877–1963), Chilean first lady Juana Azurduy de Padilla (1780–1862), South American military leader Juana Barraza (born 1957), Mexican serial killer Juana Belén Gutiérrez de Mendoza (1875–1942), Mexican writer Juana Bormann (1893–1945), German war criminal Juana Briones de Miranda (1802–1889), American landowner Juana Castro (born 1933), Cuban exile Juana Cruz (1917–1981), Spanish bullfighter Juana Dib (1924-2015), Argentine poet, journalist, and teacher Juana de Ibarbourou (1892–1979), Uruguayan poet Juana Enríquez (1425–146. The surname Lara: Lara is a feminine given name or a surname in several languages. It can be used as a short form of the name Larissa. It was popularized in the Anglosphere by a character in the 1965 film Dr. Zhivago. Lara is also a water nymph in Roman Mythology who is the mother of the Lares. The name is of uncertain etymology. The name has been among the top 1,000 names used for newborn girls in the United States since 1966, the year after the film Dr. Zhivago debuted. The name has also seen wide use in Australia, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and across Europe. Juana is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 71K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Juana reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Juana

Spanish

Juana I (1479–1555), Queen of Castile and Aragon Juana Rosa Aguirre (1877–1963), Chilean first lady Juana Azurduy de Padilla (1780–1862), South American military leader Juana Barraza (born 1957), Mexican serial killer Juana Belén Gutiérrez de Mendoza (1875–1942), Mexican writer Juana Bormann (1893–1945), German war criminal Juana Briones de Miranda (1802–1889), American landowner Juana Castro (born 1933), Cuban exile Juana Cruz (1917–1981), Spanish bullfighter Juana Dib (1924-2015), Argentine poet, journalist, and teacher Juana de Ibarbourou (1892–1979), Uruguayan poet Juana Enríquez (1425–146.

Surname: Lara

Spanish

Lara is a feminine given name or a surname in several languages. It can be used as a short form of the name Larissa. It was popularized in the Anglosphere by a character in the 1965 film Dr. Zhivago. Lara is also a water nymph in Roman Mythology who is the mother of the Lares. The name is of uncertain etymology. The name has been among the top 1,000 names used for newborn girls in the United States since 1966, the year after the film Dr. Zhivago debuted. The name has also seen wide use in Australia, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and across Europe.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Juana is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Juana by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Juana Lara

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Juana Lara:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Juana?
The first name Juana originates from Spanish. Juana I (1479–1555), Queen of Castile and Aragon Juana Rosa Aguirre (1877–1963), Chilean first lady Juana Azurduy de Padilla (1780–1862), South American military leader Juana Barraza (born 1957), Mexican serial killer Juana Belén Gutiérrez de Mendoza (1875–1942), Mexican writer Juana Bormann (1893–1945), German war criminal Juana Briones de Miranda (1802–1889), American landowner Juana Castro (born 1933), Cuban exile Juana Cruz (1917–1981), Spanish bullfighter Juana Dib (1924-2015), Argentine poet, journalist, and teacher Juana de Ibarbourou (1892–1979), Uruguayan poet Juana Enríquez (1425–146.
When was Juana most popular?
The name Juana reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lara?
The surname Lara originates from Spanish. Lara is a feminine given name or a surname in several languages. It can be used as a short form of the name Larissa. It was popularized in the Anglosphere by a character in the 1965 film Dr. Zhivago. Lara is also a water nymph in Roman Mythology who is the mother of the Lares. The name is of uncertain etymology. The name has been among the top 1,000 names used for newborn girls in the United States since 1966, the year after the film Dr. Zhivago debuted. The name has also seen wide use in Australia, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and across Europe.
How common is the surname Lara?
The surname Lara is shared by approximately 83K people worldwide.
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