Nima vs Ara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nima

Boy #6,430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Sun; day of the sun"

Origin: Tibetan

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Boy #6,422 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Armenian

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Nima Rank #6,430

Ara Rank #6,422

Ara is more popular, ranked #6422 vs #6430 for Nima.

Is Nima or Ara more popular?

Ara is more popular, ranked #6422 compared to Nima at #6430 in the United States.

What do Nima and Ara mean?

Nima means "Sun; day of the sun" (Tibetan origin). Ara means "king; the beautiful one (from Armenian legend)" (Armenian origin).

Are Nima and Ara boy or girl names?

Nima is primarily a boy name. Ara is primarily a boy name.