Boy nameCurrently #7,591 in the USRising
Ra
//ˈɹɑ//
1 syllablePeak year: 20232 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ra's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Ra's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ra |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 11 |
Ra through the decades
- Ra peaked in 2023, when 29 babies were named Ra in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ra has risen 171% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ra currently ranks #7,591 in the US and is on the rise.