Holding steady.
Popularity of Barabara since 1934
Babies named Barabara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 50 |
| 1950s | 43 |
| 1960s | 71 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Barabara is a rare variant spelling of Barbara, a name that has Greek origins meaning 'foreign woman.' The name Barbara itself entered common use through the cult of Saint Barbara, a third-century Christian martyr. Barabara first appeared in Social Security records in 1934, but it has never been a widely used name. Its peak year was 1949, though even then it was infrequent. The double 'a' spelling is an unconventional deviation from the standard Barbara, and it has not been among the most popular names in any state. Because the name is so rare, it has no notable trajectory of decline or revival; it remains obscure.
Barabara is a rare spelling variant of Barbara, which derives from the Greek word barbaros, meaning 'foreign' or 'strange.' The name Barbara became common through the veneration of Saint Barbara, a third-century Christian martyr. The double 'a' spelling is an uncommon modern variant, possibly influenced by phonetic spelling or regional dialects.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Barabara
Names that share Barabara's style, for a brother or sister.
