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At a Glance: Name: Ara – Meaning: altar – Origin: Latin – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: AH-rah
Ara is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "altar," pronounced AH-rah. It's short and open-sounding, with a clean, modern feel and an outdoorsy, nature-inspired streak that suits a parent who likes simple names with some roots.
Meaning & Origin of Ara
Meaning: Altar.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ara
Phonetic: AH-rah IPA: /ˈɑːrɑː/
Popularity of Ara
Ara is rarely heard today: it ranked #3116 in 2024, with 51 babies given the name. Its high point came long ago, at #481 in 1884, when 18 babies were named Ara.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Ara mean?
Altar. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ara)
How do you pronounce Ara?
Ara is pronounced AH-rah (IPA: /ˈɑːrɑː/).
Is Ara a popular name right now?
Ara peaked at #481 in 1884 and is ranked #3116 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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