Ara
Ara is a boy's name of Armenian origin.
Meaning
King, bringer of light, or legendary hero.
Origin and history
Ara is a given name of Armenian origin, famously associated with the legendary hero Ara the Beautiful. It also appears in Aramaic and Hebrew roots, as well as Turkish contexts. In the United States, it remains a distinctive and relatively rare masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
1,301 babies in the United States have been named Ara since 1880. It ranks #3404 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1839.
States where it is most popular
- CA (92 %)
- NY (3.2 %)
- MA (1.6 %)
- MI (1.6 %)
- NJ (1.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 53 |
| 1920-1930 | 110 |
| 1930-1940 | 76 |
| 1940-1950 | 37 |
| 1950-1960 | 34 |
| 1960-1970 | 135 |
| 1970-1980 | 242 |
| 1980-1990 | 175 |
| 1990-2000 | 139 |
| 2000-2010 | 97 |
| 2010-2019 | 110 |
| 2020-2029 | 88 |
Famous people named Ara
- Ara Parseghian: football coach, athlete
- Ara Güler: photographer, photojournalist
Fun facts
- Ara the Beautiful is a prominent figure in Armenian folklore, celebrated for his integrity and devotion to his nation.
- Ara Parseghian guided the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to two national championships as a legendary head coach.