US Popularity:4397
Origin:Persian
Other Origin(s):Arabic, Armenian
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 #1005 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Ara is currently #755 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ara is currently #4397 in U.S. births
Boy:Ara is currently #10905 in U.S. births
Girl:Ara is currently #5685 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#5685
in 2023
- 1362
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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