Nara
Girl name · Native American · Russian
- US rank
- #2,458
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,208 in 1909
72 babies were named Nara in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,457 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1909–2025
US births per million boys, 1985–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Nara you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 22,321 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Nara, 72 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nara would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNara first shows up in US birth records in 1909, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 116 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1909, when it reached #2,208.
- Then vs nowNara is 9.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 200,000 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 22,321.
- TrendNara has climbed 1,457 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,458. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Nara
Nara is a girl name of Native American and Russian origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-ara”. US birth records list Nara for girls from 1909 to 2025, in 63 of those 117 years. Its best year was 1909, when it ranked #2,208 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,458, with 72 babies.
Origin:Native American namesRussian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 14 | 69,444 girls |
| 1910s | 0.6 | 1,639,344 girls |
| 1920s | 1.5 | 675,676 girls |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,000,000 girls |
| 1940s | 0.6 | 1,754,386 girls |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 girls |
| 1960s | 1.0 | 990,099 girls |
| 1970s | 4.6 | 217,391 girls |
| 1980s | 3.5 | 281,690 girls |
| 1990s | 3.9 | 253,807 girls |
| 2000s | 8.1 | 123,609 girls |
| 2010s | 18 | 54,795 girls |
| 2020s | 32 | 30,976 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.3 | 781,250 boys |
| 2010s | 0.7 | 1,538,462 boys |
Other spellings of Nara
More Native American girl names
- Girl name: Savannah · treeless plain
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Girl name: Winona · firstborn daughter
- Girl name: Savanna · treeless grassland
- Girl name: Kaydence · rhythm
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Sequoia · giant redwood tree
- Girl name: Ericka · eternal ruler
Questions about the name Nara
What is the origin of the name Nara?
Nara has Native American, Russian roots in our records. Other Native American names include Savannah, Dakota, Winona.
Is Nara a boy or girl name?
Nara is a girl name.
How popular is the name Nara?
Nara ranked #2,458 for US girls in 2025, given to 72 babies. Its best year was 1909 (#2,208).