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Ara vs Ada

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ara

Girl #3,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brings rain, adorning"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Armenian Arabic Japanese International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,115
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ada

Girl #193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, nobility"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Turkish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#193
Total SSA Count
1,563
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ara Rank #3,115
Ada Rank #193

Ada is more popular, ranked #193 vs #3115 for Ara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ara or Ada more popular?

Ada is more popular, ranked #193 compared to Ara at #3115 in the United States.

What do Ara and Ada mean?

Ara means "brings rain, adorning" (Arabic origin). Ada means "noble, nobility" (Germanic origin).

Are Ara and Ada boy or girl names?

Ara is primarily a girl name. Ada is primarily a girl name.

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