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Baraah

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Pronounced buh-RAH /bəˈrɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic baraah, 'innocence; being clear of blame.' The word also names a chapter of the Quran (also called At-Tawbah), which we note respectfully; as a girls' name it is read simply as the virtue 'innocence.'Medium

In 30 seconds: A virtue name: Baraah is Arabic for 'innocence' (said 'buh-RAH'). Soft, clean, and meaningful.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic baraah, 'innocence; being clear of blame.' The word also names a chapter of the Quran (also called At-Tawbah), which we note respectfully; as a girls' name it is read simply as the virtue 'innocence.'
U.S. rank (2024)#13677 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 55

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020012024

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

Baraah comes from the Arabic for 'innocence; freedom from blame.' The word also titles a chapter of the Quran, and families choosing it hear the virtue first. A gentle, two-beat name, rare in the U.S. (said 'buh-RAH').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, tender, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Baraah means 'innocence' in Arabic; the same word names a chapter of the Quran, which we note respectfully (said 'buh-RAH').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Baraah — Arabic baraah 'innocence'; Quranic chapter name, noted respectfully

Variations

BaraaBara'ahBara

Nicknames

BaraBibi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Baraah mean?

Baraah means 'innocence; freedom from blame' in Arabic; the word also names a chapter of the Quran, which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Baraah?

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

Is Baraah a boy or girl name?

Baraah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Baraah?

Baraah is rare in the U.S. and better known in Arabic-speaking countries.

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