Anis vs Ara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anis

Boy #6,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"companion, close friend"

Origin: Arabic

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Boy #6,422 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king; the beautiful one (from Armenian legend)"

Origin: Armenian

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Anis Rank #6,601

Ara Rank #6,422

Ara is more popular, ranked #6422 vs #6601 for Anis.

Is Anis or Ara more popular?

Ara is more popular, ranked #6422 compared to Anis at #6601 in the United States.

What do Anis and Ara mean?

Anis means "companion, close friend" (Arabic origin). Ara means "king; the beautiful one (from Armenian legend)" (Armenian origin).

Are Anis and Ara boy or girl names?

Anis is primarily a boy name. Ara is primarily a boy name.