Holding steady, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Naarah since 1979
Babies named Naarah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Naarah is a Hebrew name meaning 'girl' or 'maiden,' making it a literal but uncommon choice. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1979 and has never been widely used. Its peak year was 2019, though even then it remained rare. As of 2025, it ranks 6,838, with about 1 in every 100,454 newborn girls receiving the name, a stable trajectory. The name's biblical roots give it a quiet, traditional feel, and it remains a distinctive alternative to more popular biblical names. It is not consistently associated with any particular U.S. state due to its scarcity.
Naarah derives from the Hebrew word 'na'arah' meaning 'girl' or 'maiden.' It appears in the Hebrew Bible as a minor figure, a daughter of Asher. Rarely used outside of Jewish communities until modern times, it has seen sporadic use in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nara
Variants: Na'arah, Naara
Sibling names for Naarah
Names that share Naarah's style, for a brother or sister.
