Lara vs Natasha
Lara and Natasha compared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
In 2008, Lara was ranked #28 and Natasha #79 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2019, Lara was ranked #83 and Natasha #336 among girls in Northern Ireland.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Lara was ranked #98 and Natasha #1362 among girls in England and Wales.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2024, Lara was ranked #142 and Natasha #736 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
Norway · Girls
In 2015, Lara was ranked #209 and Natasha #565 among girls in Norway.
Lara and Natasha over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Lara and Natasha over time
Lara and Natasha appear together in 5 published lists, across 142 years of shared records. Lara held the stronger position in more years in 4 of them, Natasha in 1.
The order between them changed and held in 4 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Natasha reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 5 of those lists, and Lara in none. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One took the other's place near the top
In New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Lara moved into the top 50 at #25 in 2002 as Natasha fell out of it to #61, having been #32 the year before.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 2008, Lara moved ahead of Natasha in England and Wales · Girls — #115 and #107 the year before became #110 and #123.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Lara and Natasha changed places 6 times in Norway · Girls between 1970 and 2015, ending at #209 and #565.
- Longest-running competitions
Lara and Natasha were both ranked in England and Wales · Girls for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #98 and #1362.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Girls56 shared years, 1968–2024
Lara held the stronger position in 22 of those years, Natasha in 33.
Highest recorded here: Lara #80 in 2002, Natasha #69 in 1996.
The order changed in 2002: Lara moved ahead. In 2001 they stood at #110 and #106; by 2002 that had become #80 and #113.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Lara #142, Natasha #736.
England and Wales · Girls30 shared years, 1996–2025
Lara held the stronger position in 18 of those years, Natasha in 12.
Highest recorded here: Lara #85 in 2022, Natasha #33 in 1996.
The order changed in 2008: Lara moved ahead. In 2007 they stood at #115 and #107; by 2008 that had become #110 and #123.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Lara #98, Natasha #1362.
Norway · Girls25 shared years, 1970–2015
Lara held the stronger position in 18 of those years, Natasha in 7.
Highest recorded here: Lara #209 in 2015, Natasha #343 in 2007.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2015: Lara #209, Natasha #565.
Northern Ireland · Girls21 shared years, 1997–2019
Lara held the stronger position in 11 of those years, Natasha in 8.
Highest recorded here: Lara #61 in 2006, Natasha #34 in 1998.
The order changed in 2010: Lara moved ahead. In 2009 they stood at #138 and #129; by 2010 that had become #77 and #172.
Most recent shared year, 2019: Lara #83, Natasha #336.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls10 shared years, 1999–2008
Lara held the stronger position in 7 of those years, Natasha in 3.
Highest recorded here: Lara #25 in 2002, Natasha #29 in 1999.
The order changed in 2002: Lara moved ahead. In 2001 they stood at #41 and #32; by 2002 that had become #25 and #61.
Most recent shared year, 2008: Lara #28, Natasha #79.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Lara
Pairs where Lara shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Aisling vs Lara
Over 58 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Girls, Lara rose about as far as Aisling fell — from #87 and #401 in 1968 to #180 and #102 in 2025.
Aisling · Lara · 58 shared years, 1968–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Andrea vs Lara
Over 58 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Girls, Lara rose about as far as Andrea fell — from #179 and #401 in 1968 to #304 and #102 in 2025.
Andrea · Lara · 58 shared years, 1968–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Heather vs Lara
Over 58 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Girls, Lara rose about as far as Heather fell — from #189 and #401 in 1968 to #325 and #102 in 2025.
Heather · Lara · 58 shared years, 1968–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Lara vs Julia
Over 58 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Girls, Lara rose about as far as Julia fell — from #401 and #65 in 1968 to #102 and #118 in 2025.
Lara · Julia · 58 shared years, 1968–2025 · Mirrored each other
Other comparisons involving Natasha
Pairs where Natasha shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Natasha vs Jodie
In 1996 they stood at #33 and #43 in England and Wales · Girls, 10 places apart; by 2025 they were #1362 and #3035.
Natasha · Jodie · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Grace vs Natasha
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #33 in England and Wales · Girls, 8 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #1362.
Grace · Natasha · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Natasha vs Alice
In 1996 they stood at #33 and #25 in England and Wales · Girls, 8 places apart; by 2025 they were #1362 and #52.
Natasha · Alice · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Elizabeth vs Natasha
In 1996 they stood at #26 and #33 in England and Wales · Girls, 7 places apart; by 2025 they were #74 and #1362.
Elizabeth · Natasha · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — one took the other's place near the top.
- Sean vs Adam
In Republic of Ireland · Boys, Adam moved into the top 50 at #9 in 2018 as Sean fell out of it to #74, having been #5 the year before.
Sean · Adam · 61 shared years, 1965–2025 · One took the other's place near the top
- Charlie vs Oisin
In Republic of Ireland · Boys, Charlie moved into the top 50 at #10 in 2018 as Oisin fell out of it to #247, having been #11 the year before.
Charlie · Oisin · 33 shared years, 1983–2025 · One took the other's place near the top
- Sean vs Charlie
In Republic of Ireland · Boys, Charlie moved into the top 50 at #10 in 2018 as Sean fell out of it to #74, having been #5 the year before.
Sean · Charlie · 33 shared years, 1983–2025 · One took the other's place near the top
- Sean vs Liam
In Republic of Ireland · Boys, Liam moved into the top 50 at #11 in 2018 as Sean fell out of it to #74, having been #5 the year before.
Sean · Liam · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · One took the other's place near the top
Other pairs from New South Wales, Australia lists
Pairs measured inside New South Wales, Australia's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- Thomas vs Edward
Over 70 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Thomas rose about as far as Edward fell — from #44 and #48 in 1952 to #13 and #75 in 2025.
Thomas · Edward · 70 shared years, 1952–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Alexander vs Edward
Over 67 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Alexander rose about as far as Edward fell — from #80 and #48 in 1952 to #22 and #75 in 2025.
Alexander · Edward · 67 shared years, 1952–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Thomas vs Andrew
Over 63 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Thomas rose about as far as Andrew fell — from #44 and #51 in 1952 to #8 and #89 in 2016.
Thomas · Andrew · 63 shared years, 1952–2016 · Mirrored each other
- Andrew vs Alexander
Over 60 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Alexander rose about as far as Andrew fell — from #51 and #80 in 1952 to #89 and #9 in 2016.
Andrew · Alexander · 60 shared years, 1952–2016 · Mirrored each other
Other pairs ranked together in the 2000s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2000 and 2009.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Lara | Natasha |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | England and Wales · Girls #98 (2025) | England and Wales · Girls #1362 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Lara has 2 syllables, compared with 3 for Natasha.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, IE, NO.
How each name got here
Lara
Popularity journey
First recorded1968
First recorded at #553 among girls in Norway in 1968 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Girls
Highest recorded1999–2023
Highest recorded position: #25 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 2002 (recorded 1999–2023).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #98 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Natasha
Popularity journey
First recorded1965
First recorded at #385 among girls in Republic of Ireland in 1965 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Highest recorded1971–2005
Highest recorded position: #8 among girls in New Zealand, in 1976 (recorded 1971–2005).
New Zealand · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #1362 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls