Arai

Pronunciation: [ ahr-AH-ee ]

Arai is a girl baby name. Ranked #12,477 in the US.

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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Arai is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ahr-AH-ee.

Parents who love the name Arai often also consider Nev, Johnny, Borghild .

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Historical Record

Arai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.

Over 73 babies have been named Arai in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Arai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,477 for girl names in the US .

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#12,477
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#12,477
Total SSA Count
9

Alternative Spellings

Arabella #206 Araceli #723 Araya #1079 Aracely #1316 Aranza #1465 Arayah #1962 Arabelle #2133 Ara #3115

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Nev Girl Welsh nef meaning heaven Johnny Girl Hebrew (Yohanan via John) Borghild Girl Old Norse Faven Girl Ethiopian Kailynne Girl Irish Gaelic via American invention Beena Girl Sanskrit Isma Girl Arabic

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arai

Is Arai a boy or girl name?
Arai is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Arai?
Arai is pronounced ahr-AH-ee.
How popular is the name Arai?
Arai is currently ranked #12477 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Arai a common or rare name?
Arai is an uncommon name, ranked #12477 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Arai?
Arai pairs well with Nev, Johnny, Borghild, Faven in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Arai?
Related spellings include Arabella, Araceli, Araya, Aracely.

About the Name Arai

Arai is a girl name .

Arai is currently ranked #12,477 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Arai include Arabella, Araceli, Araya, Aracely, Aranza . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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