Back to Baby Names

Ara vs Ary

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

Similar Names

Ary

Girl #5,176 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,176
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Ara Rank #6,422
Ary Rank #5,176

Ary is more popular, ranked #5176 vs #6422 for Ara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ara or Ary more popular?

Ary is more popular, ranked #5176 compared to Ara at #6422 in the United States.

What do Ara and Ary mean?

Ara means "king; the beautiful one (from Armenian legend)" (Armenian origin). Ary means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ara and Ary boy or girl names?

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

More Comparisons