Nara

Nara is a girl's name of Portuguese 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 72 girls in the United States.

Nara at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈnɑːɹə/

About the name Nara

Nara belongs to the Portuguese 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, Nara first appears in Social Security records in 1909. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2447 in 1909, and in 2024 72 babies received the name — 980 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nara in US records

First recorded (US)
1909
Best US rank
#2447 in 1909
Peak year
2024
Babies named Nara in 2024
72
Total since 1880
980

Nara in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#997 in 2025
Babies named Nara in 2025
34
Total since 1996
234

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nara mean?

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

Is Nara a boy or girl name?

Nara is a girl name. In 2024, 72 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nara?

Nara comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Nara?

Nara first appears in US records in 1909. Its best-ever ranking was #2447 in 1909, and 72 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Nara?

Nara is pronounced /ˈnɑːɹə/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.