Ara
boy name#7679 in 2025Ara entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #1035 in 1893, ranks #7679 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1893–2025
#7679
rank today
#1035
peak (1893)
10
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1035 |
| 1910s | #2776 |
| 1920s | #2706 |
| 1930s | #2654 |
| 1940s | #3166 |
| 1950s | #3363 |
| 1960s | #2467 |
| 1970s | #1956 |
| 1980s | #2937 |
| 1990s | #4460 |
| 2000s | #7498 |
| 2010s | #7500 |
| 2020s | #6235 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ara has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Ara are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ara alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ara in 2025?
- Ara ranks #7679 among US boy names in 2025, with 10 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ara most popular?
- Ara peaked in 1893, reaching #1035 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ara with classmates?
- Ara will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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