Para
Girl namePara has been given to 353 babies in the U.S. since 1902. It peaked in 1925.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
353
Peak year
1925 (17 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1902
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Para — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Para.
Sibling name ideas for Para
Same era and popularity as Para, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Para?
Para has been given to 353 babies in the U.S. since 1902. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Para peak?
Para peaked in 1925, when 17 babies were given the name.
Is Para a girl or boy name?
Para is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Para are girls).
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