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Arah

♀ Girl

Pronounced AIR-uh /ˈær.ə/Medium

Meaning: Most often a modern h-spelling of Ara or a short form of Aria/Sarah. A biblical Arah (a man of Asher) also exists, and Latin ara means 'altar'. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Two soft beats: Arah reads as a spin on Ara or Aria, and echoes a biblical name (said 'AIR-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningMost often a modern h-spelling of Ara or a short form of Aria/Sarah. A biblical Arah (a man of Asher) also exists, and Latin ara means 'altar'. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13598 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1922
Total births (all-time)≈ 586

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201318822024

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

Arah is used today mostly as a fresh spelling of Ara or a trim of Aria. It also appears in the Hebrew Bible as a man's name, and Latin ara ('altar') sits nearby. Which route a family means varies, and we note the uncertainty (said 'AIR-uh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, soft, and open-ended.

Did you know? Arah turns up in the Hebrew Bible as a man of the tribe of Asher, while Latin ara means 'altar' — but most modern uses are simply Ara or Aria respelled. Routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'AIR-uh').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Arah — Ara/Aria respelling; biblical Arah; routes uncertain

Variations

AraArrahAara

Nicknames

AriRahRa

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If you like Arah…

Aria— a like airy two-beat pick
Ara— the same name without the h
Sarah— a same soft -ah finish
Amara— a like vowel-warm choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arah mean?

Most often a spelling of Ara or a trim of Aria; a biblical Arah also exists, and Latin ara means 'altar'. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Arah?

It's said AIR-uh — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arah a boy or girl name?

Arah is used here as a girl's name; the biblical Arah was a man.

How popular is Arah?

Arah is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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