Belal vs Ara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Belal

Boy #6,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"moisture that quenches thirst"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Turkish Persian Urdu Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,374
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Belal Rank #6,374
Ara Rank #6,422

Belal is more popular, ranked #6374 vs #6422 for Ara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belal or Ara more popular?

Belal is more popular, ranked #6374 compared to Ara at #6422 in the United States.

What do Belal and Ara mean?

Belal means "moisture that quenches thirst" (Arabic origin). Ara means "king; the beautiful one (from Armenian legend)" (Armenian origin).

Are Belal and Ara boy or girl names?

Belal is primarily a boy name. Ara is primarily a boy name.

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