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La

In various Romance languages, 'La' is a definite article used to denote feminine nouns. It carries a sense of elegance and specificity, often associated with the feminine beauty of language and culture.

Key Stats

Total births1,756
GenderFemale (1% / 99%)
Peak year1990
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1967
Most recent2006
Syllables1
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

TX — 33%CA — 21%SC — 17%PA — 15%NY — 15%

Notable People

La La Land (film starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone) · La Femme Nikita (film featuring Anne Parillaud) · La Traviata (opera by Verdi) · La Liga (Spanish football league) · La Vie en Rose (song by Édith Piaf)

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