Ra

Q: Is Ra a boy or girl name?

Ra is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #8061, and as a girl name it ranks #54130.

Q: How popular is the name Ra?

Ra is ranked #8061 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ r-AH ]

Boy Name #8,061 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ra is a boy name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-AH.

Parents who love the name Ra often also consider Arwyn, Channon, Akito .

Popularity Over Time

#8,061

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #8,061
Total SSA Count: 11

Alternative Spellings

Rafael #222 Raymond #380 Raphael #421 Raiden #449 Rayan #580 Raul #610 Raylan #717 Rayden #757

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Also a Girl Name

Ra is also used as a girl name, ranked #54130.

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Similar Names

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Channon Boy Irish/Celtic Arwyn Boy Old Welsh Akito Boy Japanese Bond Boy Yodahe Boy Aslam Boy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ra

Is Ra a boy or girl name?

Ra is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #8061. As a girl name, it is ranked #54130. Ra is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Ra?

Ra is pronounced r-AH.

How popular is the name Ra?

Ra is currently ranked #8061 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Ra a common or rare name?

Ra is an uncommon name, ranked #8061 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ra

Ra is a boy name .

Is Ra a boy or girl name? Ra is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,061 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #54,130. Ra is more commonly used as a boy name.

Ra is currently ranked #8,061 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Ra include Rafael, Raymond, Raphael, Raiden, Rayan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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