Arad
Arad is a boy baby name. Ranked #7,284 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Arad first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 152 babies have been named Arad in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Arad is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,284 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,284
- Total SSA Count
- 12
Alternative Spellings
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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