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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Place name (Nara, the ancient capital); in Japanese nara also means 'oak'
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- NAH-rah
Nara is a clean, modern, gender-neutral name of Japanese origin, pronounced NAH-rah. It's a place name, taken from Nara, the ancient capital, and in Japanese nara also means 'oak'. Its short, open sound works easily with a first name, middle name, or surname.
Meaning & Origin of Nara
Meaning: Place name (Nara, the ancient capital); in Japanese nara also means 'oak'.
Origin: Japanese.
How to Pronounce Nara
NAH-rahIPA /ˈnɑːrə/
Popularity of Nara
Nara ranked #2491 in 2024 with 72 babies given the name. Its peak rank was #2447 back in 1909, when only 5 babies had it, so it has stayed a rare and quiet pick across more than a century of records.
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FAQ
What does the name Nara mean?
Place name (Nara, the ancient capital); in Japanese nara also means ‘oak’.
How do you pronounce Nara?
Nara is pronounced NAH-rah (IPA: /ˈnɑːrə/).
Is Nara a popular name right now?
Nara is near its all-time peak (#2447 in 1909), ranked #2491 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1909–2024.)
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