Para
girl namePara entered the US charts in 1902, peaked at #1594 in 1902, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1902–2025
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rank today
#1594
peak (1902)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1728 |
| 1910s | #2605 |
| 1920s | #3085 |
| 1930s | #3320 |
| 1940s | #4017 |
| 1950s | #5032 |
| 1960s | #5891 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Para are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Para alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Para in 2025?
- Para is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Para most popular?
- Para peaked in 1902, reaching #1594 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Para with classmates?
- Para will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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