Albaraa
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 112 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Albaraa reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2000s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The open, warm quality of its ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries — gives it a distinctive rhythm that pairs well with shorter middle names or surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Albaraa ranks #8980 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Albaraa is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic al-bara' meaning 'the innocent' or 'the pure' — referring to one who is free from sin or blame. Al-Bara' ibn Aws was a Companion of the Prophet Muhammad, and the name carries deep Islamic virtue and purity.
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Albaraa appeared in SSA records in 2003, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Arabic roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 112 recorded births, Albaraa has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Albaraa has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2003.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 28 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 66 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 18 | — |
The Story of Albaraa
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2019, Albaraa is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Albaraa are most likely born between 2009 and 2024.
How rare is Albaraa?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Albaraa — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2003, peaked in the 2010s with 66 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Albaraa by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 2003–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #8980 |
| 2023 | 7 | #9791 |
| 2022 | 6 | #10917 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9599 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7191 |
| 2017 | 7 | #9733 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7618 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7510 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7571 |
| 2013 | 6 | #10779 |
| 2012 | 7 | #9748 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12305 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12428 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9610 |
| 2003 | 6 | #9614 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2003–2024