Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Nara Updated January 23, 2026 by Jennifer M. Nara Gender: Female Origin: Japanese Meaning: Place Name ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Nara? The name Nara is primarily a female name of Japanese origin that means Place Name. People who like the name Nara also like: Nala, Amelia, Sophie, Aria, Sophia, Ava, Zara, Atticus, Cole, Byron, Jasper, Atlas, Liam, Gavin Names like Nara: Nura, Nere, Nur, Naara, Nyeri, Nero, Nairi, Norio, Nimra, Nira, Naarah, Nori, Nyrie, Nora, Noyer, Nereo, Nuria, Nari, Naira, Neorah, Nawra, Nuru, Nir, Noor, Nimrah, Naiara, Nery, Neriah, Nuri, Niara Stats for the Name Nara Nara is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Nara is currently not ranked in U.S. births