Arshad vs Ara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arshad

Boy #6,369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"most pious, most rightly guided"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian Pakistani

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Boy #6,422 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Armenian

Armenian Arabic Japanese Korean

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Arshad Rank #6,369

Ara Rank #6,422

Arshad is more popular, ranked #6369 vs #6422 for Ara.

Is Arshad or Ara more popular?

Arshad is more popular, ranked #6369 compared to Ara at #6422 in the United States.

What do Arshad and Ara mean?

Arshad means "most pious, most rightly guided" (Arabic origin). Ara means "king; the beautiful one (from Armenian legend)" (Armenian origin).

Are Arshad and Ara boy or girl names?

Arshad is primarily a boy name. Ara is primarily a boy name.