What origin is the name Nara?

Nara comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Nara a popular name?

Nara is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Nara does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Nara?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Nara — for example Liam, Aiden, Aidan. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Nara

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nara

Nara

Girl

irish

2 syllables

Nara is an irish girl's name meaning "A female name with multiple origins meaning 'contented' or 'happy' in Irish, and 'nearest' in other contexts.".

Parents who choose Nara pick a girl name from the irish tradition, meaning "A female name with multiple origins meaning 'contented' or 'happy' in Irish, and 'nearest' in other contexts.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A female name with multiple origins meaning 'contented' or 'happy' in Irish, and 'nearest' in other contexts.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Nara

Very rare in US records

What does Nara mean?

Nara is a girl name of irish origin meaning "A female name with multiple origins meaning 'contented' or 'happy' in Irish, and 'nearest' in other contexts.".