Anis vs Ara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anis

Boy #6,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"companion, close friend"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,601
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Ara

Girl #3,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brings rain, adorning"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Armenian Arabic Japanese International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,115
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anis Rank #6,601
Ara Rank #3,115

Ara is more popular, ranked #3115 vs #6601 for Anis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anis ___

  • Anis Karim
  • Anis Rami
  • Anis Said
  • Anis Omar
  • Anis Tarek
  • Anis Nasser

Ara ___

  • Ara Rose
  • Ara Belle
  • Ara Grace
  • Ara Jade
  • Ara Sky
  • Ara Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anis

Layla Yasmin Ibrahim Nadia Sami

If you choose Ara

Ava Aria Mia Kai Luca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anis or Ara more popular?

Ara is more popular, ranked #3115 compared to Anis at #6601 in the United States.

What do Anis and Ara mean?

Anis means "companion, close friend" (Arabic origin). Ara means "brings rain, adorning" (Arabic origin).

Are Anis and Ara boy or girl names?

Anis is primarily a boy name. Ara is primarily a girl name.

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