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Ara vs Aria

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ara

Boy #6,422 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

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

Origin: Armenian

Cultural Roots

Armenian Arabic Japanese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,422
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Aria

Girl #26 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"air, song, melody"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian English Hebrew Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26
Total SSA Count
5,935
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ara Rank #6,422
Aria Rank #26

Aria is more popular, ranked #26 vs #6422 for Ara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ara or Aria more popular?

Aria is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Ara at #6422 in the United States.

What do Ara and Aria mean?

Ara means "king; the beautiful one (from Armenian legend)" (Armenian origin). Aria means "air, song, melody" (Italian origin).

Are Ara and Aria boy or girl names?

Ara is primarily a boy name. Aria is primarily a girl name.

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