Barbara

Pronunciation: [ b-AHRB-er-uh ]

Boy Name #35,692 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Barbara is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-AHRB-er-uh.

Parents who love the name Barbara often also consider Barbara, Bama, Barney .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #35,692
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Bar Bay Barie Barbie

Also a Girl Name

Barbara is also used as a girl name, ranked #860.

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Similar Names

Barbara Bama Barney Bailey Basil Baxter Bart Ballard

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barbara

Is Barbara a boy or girl name?

Barbara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #35692. As a girl name, it is ranked #860. Barbara is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Barbara?

Barbara is pronounced b-AHRB-er-uh.

How popular is the name Barbara?

Barbara is currently ranked #35692 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Barbara?

Common nicknames for Barbara include Bar, Bay, Barie, and Barbie.

Is Barbara a common or rare name?

Barbara is an uncommon name, ranked #35692 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Barbara

Barbara is a boy name .

Is Barbara a boy or girl name? Barbara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #35,692 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #860. Barbara is more commonly used as a girl name.

Barbara is currently ranked #35,692 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Barbara include Bar, Bay, Barie, and Barbie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.