Bringer of rain; altar; king
A name with multiple distinct roots, Ara means 'bringer of rain' in Arabic and 'altar' in Latin. In Armenian tradition, it is a legendary masculine name associated with the king Ara the Handsome. Its brevity and soft vowel sounds make it a versatile choice for any gender.
Less common today
Ara isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,365 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Legendary Notre Dame football coach
Legendary Armenian king
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