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Arra

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Arra: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2023.

Arra is a name with a few possible origins, most often considered a short form of Arabic names like Arwa, meaning "mountain goat" or "graceful," or a variant of the Irish name Áine, meaning "radiance" or "splendor." In Scottish contexts, it may also be a modern coinage inspired by the Gaelic word for "west" or a place name like Arran. While no widely known historical figures bear the name, it has a soft, melodic quality that has seen occasional use in Scotland since the 2000s. The name shares its sound with the Isle of Arran, a beloved Scottish island whose name likely derives from a different Celtic root meaning "high place." Arra remains a rare but appealing choice, offering a fresh alternative to more common names like Aria or Isla.