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Barakah

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Pronounced BAH-rah-kah /ˈbɑː.rɑː.kɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic barakah, 'blessing; grace' — a warm virtue name. Barakah (Umm Ayman) was a beloved companion who helped raise the Prophet Muhammad, which we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A blessing name: Barakah means 'blessing; grace' in Arabic (said 'BAH-rah-kah'). Warm and honored.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic barakah, 'blessing; grace' — a warm virtue name. Barakah (Umm Ayman) was a beloved companion who helped raise the Prophet Muhammad, which we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2023)#15545 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 41

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820082023

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

Barakah draws on the Arabic barakah, 'blessing,' and honors the companion Umm Ayman. A warm virtue name, which we note respectfully — rare in the U.S. (said 'BAH-rah-kah').

It appears very rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, warm, and honored.

Did you know? Barakah is Arabic for 'blessing; grace' — borne by a beloved companion, Umm Ayman, who helped raise the Prophet Muhammad, which we note respectfully (said 'BAH-rah-kah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Barakah — Arabic 'blessing'; companion Umm Ayman

Variations

BarakaBarakatBarka

Nicknames

BaraBaraka

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Barakah mean?

Barakah is Arabic for 'blessing; grace'; it honors the companion Umm Ayman, noted respectfully.

How do you pronounce Barakah?

It's said BAH-rah-kah /ˈbɑː.rɑː.kɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Barakah a boy or girl name?

Barakah is a girl's name.

How popular is Barakah?

Barakah is a very rare name in the U.S.

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