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At a Glance: Name: Lark – Meaning: the songbird – Origin: English – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: LARK
Lark is a girl's name with English roots, and it carries a clear meaning: the songbird. Its sound and meaning fit right in with a free-spirited, boho feel, though it's also been used in bolder, more clean, modern names.
Meaning & Origin of Lark
Meaning: The songbird.
Origin: English.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Lark
Phonetic: LARK IPA: /ˈlɑːrk/
Popularity of Lark
Lark peaked at #806 in 1885 with 7 babies given the name, and by 2024 it sat at #3534 with just 44 — a name that's stayed rare across the entire 1885-2024 SSA record.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1885–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Lark mean?
The songbird. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lark)
How do you pronounce Lark?
Lark is pronounced LARK (IPA: /ˈlɑːrk/).
Is Lark a popular name right now?
Lark peaked at #806 in 1885 and is ranked #3534 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1885–2024.)
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