Girl Name · English Origin
Lark
Lark — a girl name from the English tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Beloved one", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Lars is on your shortlist, Lark belongs in the same conversation.
Lark meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Beloved one
Origin: English naming roots help connect Lark to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Lark as L·A·R·K, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Lark is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Lark variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Larka, Larke, Larky.
- Nicknames: Lark works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Lark with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Lark middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lars, Larisa, Lyric, Larissa, Larkin — full picks on the sibling names for Lark guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Lark? Browse our names like Lark guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Lark
What does the name Lark mean?
Lark means "Beloved one" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Lark?
Lark originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Lark?
Lark has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Lark a boy's or girl's name?
Lark is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Lark in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Lark sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Lark?
Names that share Lark's sound and style include Lars, Larisa, Lyric, Larissa, Larkin.
What middle names pair well with Lark?
Good middle-name fits for Lark pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Lark is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Lark is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Lark?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lark share its rhythm without rhyming — Lars, Larisa, Lyric all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.