FIRST NAME
Ara
Ara is the 4,420th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 2,068 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 2,045 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #4,420 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
2,487
living · #3,186
2020 CENSUS
2,068
living · #4,420
BABIES NAMED ARA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202548
As a female name, Ara peaked in 2022, when 78 babies were named Ara (the #2365 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #3,118 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
2,045
living · #3,118
BABIES NAMED ARA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1893–2025
202510
As a male name, Ara peaked in 1975, when 34 babies were named Ara (the #1531 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)