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Hiram vs Ara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Ara Rank #3,115

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #3115 for Ara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Ara more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Ara at #3115 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Ara mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Ara means "brings rain, adorning" (Arabic origin).

Are Hiram and Ara boy or girl names?

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

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