Ara
Ara is a girl's name of Armenian origin.
Meaning
King, noble, or opinions/views.
Origin and history
Ara is a given name found in multiple cultures, most prominently tied to Armenian mythology where Ara the Beautiful was a legendary king. It is also used as a short form for names like Arabella or Araceli, or as a Arabic name meaning 'opinions' or 'views'. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
3,565 babies in the United States have been named Ara since 1880. It ranks #2961 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1742.
States where it is most popular
- TX (35 %)
- CA (28.6 %)
- AL (9 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
- TN (3.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 141 |
| 1890-1900 | 195 |
| 1900-1910 | 215 |
| 1910-1920 | 375 |
| 1920-1930 | 389 |
| 1930-1940 | 224 |
| 1940-1950 | 162 |
| 1950-1960 | 105 |
| 1960-1970 | 119 |
| 1970-1980 | 190 |
| 1980-1990 | 228 |
| 1990-2000 | 141 |
| 2000-2010 | 234 |
| 2010-2019 | 488 |
| 2020-2029 | 359 |
Famous people named Ara
- Ara Celi: Actress
Fun facts
- In Armenian folklore, Ara the Beautiful was a handsome king famous for his devotion to his homeland.
- As a three-letter name ending in an 'a', Ara fits modern U.S. preferences for ultra-short feminine names.