Ara is of Hebrew origin, derived from the word 'ara', meaning 'altar'. This name has a distinct and elegant sound, composed of only two letters, making it uniquely simple yet meaningful.
The name Ara experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a significant increase from the late 1960s onwards. The peak in births occurred in 1969 with 26 newborn girls named Ara, followed by a steady decline until the early 1980s. After 1985, there were consistently fewer than 20 births per year for this name.