Ara
a-ra
US Popularity:3918
Origin:Persian
Meaning:Adorning, decoration; Opinion
Ara is a gender-neutral given name, most popularly known in the Muslim culture. Ara is derived from both Arabic, directly translating to “opinions,” as well as Persian for “adorning” or “decorated.” Its soft and smooth pronunciation adds to it’s adorned effect, bringing a sense of awe to anyone who hears it. This name is also commonly used in the Armenian language, associated with the beautiful spring season. With a name like Ara, baby can be inspired to speak their mind, to stand out, and most importantly, to dazzle in any room they enter.
Ara Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ara is currently #1393 on The Bump
Boy:Ara is currently #1003 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Ara is currently #755 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ara is currently #3918 in U.S. births
Boy:Ara is currently #18774 in U.S. births
Girl:Ara is currently #4331 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#4331
in 2022
+ 81
from 2021
Sources
Quranic Names, Ara
Bol News, Ara Name Meaning In Urdu
Ancestry, Ara Family History
A Dictionary of Muslim Names, edited by Prof. S. A. Rahman, pg. 97
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg 83
Name Doctor, Ara
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