Ara

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How to Pronounce Ara

Pronounced AR-ah /ˈɑr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Armenian — the name of the legendary king Ara the Beautiful (Ara Geghetsik); the meaning is debated (possibly linked to a 'sun/light' or 'noble' element); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A legendary king: Ara is the Armenian king Ara the Beautiful. Crisp, cultural, and warm (said 'AR-ah').

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Origin LowArmenian

MeaningFrom Armenian — the name of the legendary king Ara the Beautiful (Ara Geghetsik); the meaning is debated (possibly linked to a 'sun/light' or 'noble' element); routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#7714 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1975

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,291

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ara comes from Armenian — the name of the legendary king Ara the Beautiful (Ara Geghetsik), famed for his beauty in Armenian myth. The precise meaning is debated (possibly linked to a 'sun/light' or 'noble' element; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, cultural Armenian name (it appears in other cultures too; said 'AR-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Armenian families. Rare, a-legendary-king at the namesake root, and cultural.

Did you know? Ara is the name of the legendary Armenian king Ara the Beautiful (Ara Geghetsik) — a crisp, cultural Armenian name whose precise meaning is debated (which we flag; said 'AR-ah').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Ara — meaning debated

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ara mean?

Ara is the legendary Armenian king Ara the Beautiful; the precise meaning is debated, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Ara?

It's said AR-ah /ˈɑr.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ara a boy or girl name?

Ara is most often a boy's name (used for both sexes).

How popular is Ara?

Ara is a rare name in the U.S.