Arba
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About Arba
Arba is a rare masculine name with ancient origins, appearing in biblical contexts as the name of a figure described as 'the greatest man among the Anakim' in the Book of Joshua. The Hebrew meaning relates to 'four' or possibly references Kiriath-arba, an ancient city. Throughout history, Arba has remained extremely uncommon across most cultures and regions. Its rarity gives it a distinctive quality that might appeal to parents seeking a name with biblical connections yet virtually no mainstream usage. The brevity and balanced sound of Arba, with its two syllables and open ending, gives it a gentle yet strong phonetic quality.
Arba is also given to girls.
Pronounced AR-buh.
As of October 2026, Arba ranked #3546 for boys in US births in 1938 and #2576 for girls in US births in 1937 SSA, peaked at #806 for boys in 1898.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
Arba on lists
Famous Arbas
- ArbaBoy
an Anakim for whom Kirjath,arba was named (Joshua 14:15)
- ArbaBoy
father of Anak (Joshua 15:13)