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Naara

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Pronounced nah-AH-rah /nɑˈɑː.ɾa/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Naarah, 'girl; maiden; young woman.' In 1 Chronicles it names a wife of Ashhur in Judah's genealogy. A soft, ancient biblical name; the double-a spelling reflects the Hebrew form.Medium

In 30 seconds: A soft biblical name: Naara is Hebrew for 'girl; maiden' (said 'nah-AH-rah'). Gentle, ancient, and rare.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Naarah, 'girl; maiden; young woman.' In 1 Chronicles it names a wife of Ashhur in Judah's genealogy. A soft, ancient biblical name; the double-a spelling reflects the Hebrew form.
U.S. rank (2025)#7774 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 199

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519822025

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

Naara is a Hebrew name meaning 'girl; maiden; young woman,' the double a reflecting the Hebrew Naarah. It is named in 1 Chronicles among Judah's genealogy. Soft and ancient, it reads as a fresh biblical pick abroad. Rare in the U.S. (said 'nah-AH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in observant families. Rare, gentle, and biblical.

Did you know? Naara is Hebrew for 'girl' or 'maiden' and appears in 1 Chronicles as a wife in Judah's line - a gentle, little-known biblical name, which we note (said 'nah-AH-rah').
Overall data confidence 52%
References - Naara — Hebrew 'girl; maiden'; biblical (Chronicles)

Variations

NaarahNaraNaarra

Nicknames

NaraAra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naara mean?

Naara is Hebrew for 'girl' or 'maiden' - a biblical name from 1 Chronicles.

How do you pronounce Naara?

It's said nah-AH-rah /nɑˈɑː.ɾa/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Naara a boy or girl name?

Naara is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Naara?

Naara is a rare, traditional name in the U.S.

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