Sani vs Ara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sani

Boy #6,244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old, wise elder"

Origin: Hausa

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Boy #6,422 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Armenian

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Sani Rank #6,244

Ara Rank #6,422

Sani is more popular, ranked #6244 vs #6422 for Ara.

Is Sani or Ara more popular?

Sani is more popular, ranked #6244 compared to Ara at #6422 in the United States.

What do Sani and Ara mean?

Sani means "old, wise elder" (Hausa origin). Ara means "king; the beautiful one (from Armenian legend)" (Armenian origin).

Are Sani and Ara boy or girl names?

Sani is primarily a boy name. Ara is primarily a boy name.