Baraa
Primarily a boy's name of Arabic origin with 175 recorded births. Also given to 38 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 175 Americans have ever been named Baraa. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and peaked modestly at 14 births in 2017 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
In the most recent SSA release, Baraa ranks #6488 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Baraa is a boy's and girl's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'innocence,' 'purity,' or 'freedom from fault.' In Islamic tradition, the concept of bara'a (innocence, disavowal of wrongdoing) carries spiritual and legal significance.
Baraa is used across the Arab world and among Muslim communities, a name that expresses a parent's hope that their son will be a person of clean conscience and untainted character.
EtymologyShow more
Baraa first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1997. First appearing in the 1990s, Baraa emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Arabic classification suggests a path from arabic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Baraa has 22+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1997.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 35 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 78 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 52 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 10 | — |
The Story of Baraa
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Baraa is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Baraa are most likely born between 2007 and 2024.
How rare is Baraa?
Only about 1 in every 276,923 babies born in 2024 was named Baraa — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1997, peaked in the 2010s with 78 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Baraa by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(22 years, 1997–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | #6488 |
| 2023 | 5 | #12459 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7319 |
| 2020 | 6 | #10753 |
| 2019 | 5 | #12367 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12375 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6088 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8218 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9684 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7610 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7595 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6668 |
| 2011 | 6 | #10955 |
| 2009 | 7 | #9978 |
| 2008 | 7 | #9971 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11072 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12237 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6580 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8749 |
| 2001 | 9 | #6985 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Baraa as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Baraa has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 38 births since 1997.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1997–2024