Baraa

♂ Boy

Pronounced bah-RAH /bɑˈrɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic bara'a, 'innocence; purity; freedom from fault; excellence; superiority'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Innocence; purity; excellence: Baraa is Arabic 'innocence; excellence'. Lyrical, devout, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'bah-RAH').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic bara'a, 'innocence; purity; freedom from fault; excellence; superiority'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6488 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 175

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

Baraa comes from Arabic bara'a, 'innocence; purity; freedom from fault', and 'excellence; superiority' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, devout name across the Arab world, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, innocence-and-excellence at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Baraa means 'innocence; purity; freedom from fault' and 'excellence; superiority' in Arabic — a lyrical, devout name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered; said 'bah-RAH').

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Arabic references — Baraa — routes layered

Variations

Bara'aBaraahBara

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Baraa mean?

Baraa is Arabic for 'innocence; purity' and 'excellence; superiority'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Baraa?

It's said bah-RAH /bɑˈrɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Baraa a boy or girl name?

Baraa is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Baraa?

Baraa is a rare name in the U.S.