Arath

Arath - A very unique male name

Arath appeared on the charts for the first time in 1997 on position #3129. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Arath and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Arath? 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 Arath. The baby boy name Arath was given to 11 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3006 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 133,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Arath peaked in popularity 24 years ago in 2002 on position 1094.

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Arath is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Arath is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,304 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,501.

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 Arath is where you live.

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Arath origin and meaning

Uncertain — used mainly in Mexico

Uncertain

Arath is a boys' name used in Mexico, where it had a visible moment around the turn of the 2000s — its US peak was 2002, in Mexican-American families. Its derivation is not established; biblical and indigenous roots have both been suggested without evidence. It should be presented as a modern Mexican name of uncertain origin.

Origin uncertain

Arath is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Arath, pop culture references for the name Arath and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Arath

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

Art / Artie / Arda / Arth / Ardit / Arad / Artha / Ardith / Artee /

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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)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Arath

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 Arath 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 Arath?

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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Pronunciation

ah-RAHT · /əˈrɑːt/
Spanish ah-RAHT is standard; English speakers also say AIR-ath.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Arath de la Torre — Mexican actor and television host (b. 1975) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Arath is a heritage choice with a strong, compact sound that stands out in an English-speaking classroom. US use is now very low and flat.

Worth knowing

• Most Americans will not know how to say or spell it on first encounter.