Ara

Ara - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Ara at a glance

Ara is ranked #3243 among boy baby names in 2024, with 9 births in 2024. It peaked in 1974 at #1315 and first appeared on the charts in 1932.

Rank in 2024
#3243
Births in 2024
9
Peak year
1974 (#1315)
First appeared
1932
Trend
#3289 in 2019 → #3243 in 2024 (Rising)
Popularity
1 in 164,057 boys
Visitor rating
4.8/5 (16 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Ara appeared on the charts for the first time in 1932 on position #1547. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ara and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ara? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ara. The baby boy name Ara was given to 9 baby boys in 2024, ranking #3243 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 164,057 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ara peaked in popularity 52 years ago in 1974 on position 1315.



Famous with this name

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How would you rate Ara, 1-5?

Rating: 4.8/5 (16 recent votes)


Ara is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ara is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,735 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,735.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ara is where you live.


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Ara origin and meaning

Ara is a 3 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Ara, pop culture references for the name Ara and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ara

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ara, sorted by popularity.

Ari / Aryeh / Arya / Arrow / Arie / Aria / Arye / Aero / Ario / Aarya /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20243243
20233401
20203096
20193289
20183757
20113826
20052739
20013418
19993254
19982226
19972436
19942471
19932788
19922602
19912271
19902384
19891848
19881959
19861972
19851968
19841810
19831800
19812208
19801725
19791439
19781456
19771809
19761653
19751525
19741315
19731362
19721642
19691644
19681573
19671408
19601570
19321547

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
California1735

Even more about Ara


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ara a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ara?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1974
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Ara
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 164,057
Letter count 3
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1932
2024 births +9

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