Araf

Araf is a boy baby name. Ranked #6,855 in the US.

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Boy Name #6,855 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Araf is a boy name, recorded for 13 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Araf often also consider Kenric, Aemon, Tayven .

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Historical Record

Araf first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.

Over 182 babies have been named Araf in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Araf is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #6,855 for boy names in the US .

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#6,855
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#6,855
Total SSA Count
13

Alternative Spellings

Aram #1625 Aramis #2904 Arath #3015 Aras #3142 Aran #3669

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Kenric Boy Anglo-Saxon Aemon Boy Old English Tayven Boy American English Sumner Boy Old French Lumen Boy Latin Samvel Boy Hebrew Amrom Boy Hebrew Fatehveer Boy Punjabi

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Frequently Asked Questions About Araf

Is Araf a boy or girl name?
Araf is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Araf?
Araf is currently ranked #6855 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Araf a common or rare name?
Araf is an uncommon name, ranked #6855 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Araf?
Araf pairs well with Kenric, Aemon, Tayven, Sumner in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Araf?
Related spellings include Aram, Aramis, Arath, Aras.

About the Name Araf

Araf is a boy name .

Araf is currently ranked #6,855 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Araf include Aram, Aramis, Arath, Aras, Aran . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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