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Adarah vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

Cultural Roots

English American German Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#860
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adarah Rank #5,516
Barbara Rank #860

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #5516 for Adarah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adarah or Barbara more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Adarah at #5516 in the United States.

What do Adarah and Barbara mean?

Adarah means "strong, mighty" (Hebrew origin). Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin).

Are Adarah and Barbara boy or girl names?

Adarah is primarily a girl name. Barbara is primarily a girl name.

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