Arah, derived from Hebrew origins, means 'altar'. This name has a profound and timeless significance, associated with sacred places of worship in various cultures throughout history. It is also reminiscent of the ancient Semitic goddess Arah, who personified fertility and growth.
The name Arah appears to have experienced a rise and fall in popularity over time, with peaks occurring around the early 20th century and again in recent years. The most popular year for the name was 1922 with 16 births, followed by several years of high birth numbers between 1915 and 1926. After a significant drop in popularity post-WWII, the name began to gain traction once more around the late 1970s and early 1980s, reaching its most recent peak in 2013 with 16 births. However, it has since declined, with only 5 births recorded in both 2019 and 2020, and again in 2023. Overall, there were a total of 580 births named Arah between the years 1882 and 2023.