Zia vs Ara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zia

Boy #6,620 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, splendor, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

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Boy #6,422 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Armenian

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Zia Rank #6,620

Ara Rank #6,422

Ara is more popular, ranked #6422 vs #6620 for Zia.

Is Zia or Ara more popular?

Ara is more popular, ranked #6422 compared to Zia at #6620 in the United States.

What do Zia and Ara mean?

Zia means "light, splendor, radiance" (Arabic origin). Ara means "king; the beautiful one (from Armenian legend)" (Armenian origin).

Are Zia and Ara boy or girl names?

Zia is primarily a boy name. Ara is primarily a boy name.