Nara is a distinctive choice, ranked #1302 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Nara in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1302
About the Name Nara
2024 marks Nara's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #1302. The name has climbed 95 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.
Nara is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Nara
Unlikely. With around 25 UK babies named Nara per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nara in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Nara is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 95 places over the last five years to #1302 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Nara is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Nara include: Kwon Nara — Kwon Ah-yoon, known professionally as Kwon Nara (권나라), is a South Korean actress and former singer.; Tōru Nara — Tōru Nara (奈良 徹, Nara Tōru; born May 7) is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Kenyu Office..
Nara does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Naras in the wild.
25
UK babies named Nara (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 95 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Nara
Likely around 1 other Nara in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Nara
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Kwon Ah-yoon, known professionally as Kwon Nara (권나라), is a South Korean actress and former singer. Before she transitioned to acting career she is best known as one of the original members of the South Korean girl group Hello Venus.