Narae
Meaningwings · Korean
Narae is a Korean girl name meaning “wings”. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationNarae peaked in 2016, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Narae you'd meet today is about 9 years old.
- HistoryNarae first shows up in US birth records in 2012, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million girls, 2012–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Narae
Narae is a girl name of Korean origin meaning “wings”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Korean names
More Korean girl names
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
- Girl name: Hanna · grace
- Girl name: Mina · depends on the hanja chosen
- Unisex name: Ari · lion
- Girl name: Hana · one; flower in Japanese
- Unisex name: Sol · sun
- Girl name: Yuna · often gentle
- Unisex name: Dana · graceful, refined
Questions about the name Narae
What does the name Narae mean?
Narae means “wings” and comes from Korean. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Tsubasa (“wings”).
What is the origin of the name Narae?
Narae is Korean in origin. Other Korean names to consider are Mira (“wonderful”), Hanna (“grace”), Mina (“depends on the hanja chosen”) and Ari (“lion”).
Is Narae a boy or girl name?
Narae is a girl name.
How popular is the name Narae?
Narae is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2016. It peaked at #11,781 in 2016, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Narae?
If you like Narae, you might also like Tsubasa.
What should I know before naming my baby Narae?
Narae is a Korean girl name meaning “wings”. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.