Arka
Arka is a boy baby name. Ranked #8,803 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Arka first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 80 babies have been named Arka in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Arka is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,803 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,803
- Total SSA Count
- 10
Alternative Spellings
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Arka is also used as a girl name, ranked #25037.
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About the Name Arka
Arka is a boy name .
Is Arka a boy or girl name? Arka is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,803 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #25,037. Arka is more commonly used as a boy name.
Arka is currently ranked #8,803 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Arka include Arkan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis