Ra
Boy nameRa has been given to 251 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It peaked in 2023. In 2025, about 1 in 122,005 boys was named Ra.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
251
Peak year
2023 (30 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1969
10-year trend
▲ +56%
Gender split
8% girls / 92% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Ra — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ra.
FAQ
How popular is the name Ra?
Ra has been given to 251 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Ra peak?
Ra peaked in 2023, when 30 babies were given the name.
Is Ra a girl or boy name?
Ra is primarily a boy name (92% of babies named Ra are boys).
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