Ara vs Petar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Petar

Boy #6,347 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Serbian Croatian Bulgarian Macedonian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,347
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Peca, Petar

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Popularity Comparison

Ara Rank #3,115
Petar Rank #6,347

Ara is more popular, ranked #3115 vs #6347 for Petar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ara ___

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

Petar ___

  • Petar Marko
  • Petar Ivan
  • Petar Stefan
  • Petar Nikola
  • Petar Luka
  • Petar Djordje

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ara

Ava Aria Mia Kai Luca

If you choose Petar

Marija Ana Stefan Nikola Katarina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ara or Petar more popular?

Ara is more popular, ranked #3115 compared to Petar at #6347 in the United States.

What do Ara and Petar mean?

Ara means "brings rain, adorning" (Arabic origin). Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Ara and Petar boy or girl names?

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

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