Arra

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Pronounced AH-ruh /ˈɑː.rə/Medium

Meaning: A short modern coinage; it may echo Arya, Farrah, or the word aura, but has no single documented root. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, soft coinage: Arra reads in two gentle beats (said 'AH-ruh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA short modern coinage; it may echo Arya, Farrah, or the word aura, but has no single documented root. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2023)#15447 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1921

Total births (all-time)≈ 154

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

Arra reads as a short, soft coinage echoing Arya or Farrah in feel; it has no settled route, which we note. Minimal and current — rare in the U.S. (said 'AH-ruh').

It appears only recently and rarely. Rare, short, and modern.

Did you know? Arra is a short modern coinage; it may echo Arya or Farrah, but has no single documented root, which we note (said 'AH-ruh').

Overall data confidence 26%

References — Arra — short modern coinage; uncertain

Variations

AraArrahAarra

Nicknames

AriRah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arra mean?

Arra is a short modern coinage; it may echo Arya or Farrah, but has no single documented root. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Arra?

It's said AH-ruh /ˈɑː.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arra a boy or girl name?

Arra is a girl's name.

How popular is Arra?

Arra is a newly emerging, extremely rare name in the U.S.