Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Ara Updated January 16, 2026 by Jennifer M. Ara Gender: Female Origin: American Meaning: Lion ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Ara? The name Ara is primarily a female name of American origin that means Lion. Female form of AriPeople who like the name Ara also like: Arabella, Aria, Aurora, Amelia, Audrey, Ava, Aira, Archer, Oliver, Eli, Ian, Alexander, Henry, Elijah Names like Ara: Aura, Aira, Aara, Airi, Aure, Araya, Aero, Arria, Arwa, Ari, Aurora, Arya, Ayara, Aire, Air, Aroha, Aroa, Are, Aria, Arrow, Arrayah, Aro, Arye, Aurera, Ayira, Ayar, Arroyo Stats for the Name Ara Ara is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Ara is currently not ranked in U.S. births