Ara

Ara is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 65 babies in the United States.

Ara at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ara

Ara belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ara first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 4,808 babies since 1880, including 65 in 2024.

Ara in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Babies named Ara in 2024
65
Total since 1880
4,808

Ara in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Babies named Ara in 2025
14
Total since 1996
196

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ara mean?

The meaning of Ara is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ara a boy or girl name?

Ara is a unisex name. In 2024, 65 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ara?

Ara comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ara?

Ara is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 4,808 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].