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Ra
♂ Boy
How to Pronounce Ra
Pronounced RAH /ˈrɑ/Medium
Meaning: From Egyptian, 'the sun' — the name of Ra, the ancient Egyptian sun god; we note the deityLow
In 30 seconds: The sun; the sun god: Ra is Egyptian. Crisp, bold, and warm (said 'RAH').
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Origin LowEgyptian
MeaningFrom Egyptian, 'the sun' — the name of Ra, the ancient Egyptian sun god; we note the deity
U.S. rank (2024)#7591 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 216
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
Ra comes from Egyptian, 'the sun' — the name of Ra, the ancient Egyptian sun god and king of the gods (we note the deity). A crisp, bold name (said 'RAH').
In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, the-sun-god at the root, and bold.
Did you know? Ra means 'the sun' in Egyptian — the name of Ra, the ancient Egyptian sun god, king of the gods — a crisp, bold name (we note the deity; said 'RAH').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Ra — deity noted
Variations
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Ra mean?
Ra is Egyptian for 'the sun' — the name of the Egyptian sun god. We note the deity.
How do you pronounce Ra?
It's said RAH /ˈrɑ/ — one syllable.
Is Ra a boy or girl name?
Ra is a boy's name.
How popular is Ra?
Ra is a very rare name in the U.S.