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Sarah vs Ara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sarah

Girl #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Arabic Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
2,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Sarah Rank #95
Ara Rank #3,115

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 vs #3115 for Ara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sarah or Ara more popular?

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 compared to Ara at #3115 in the United States.

What do Sarah and Ara mean?

Sarah means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin). Ara means "brings rain, adorning" (Arabic origin).

Are Sarah and Ara boy or girl names?

Sarah is primarily a girl name. Ara is primarily a girl name.

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