Ra Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Ra

"Chemical symbol for radium."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2023 👥 236 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

📖
Meaning
Chemical symbol for radium.
🌍
Origin
Multiple origins
👥
US Bearers
236
Life Path
Number 1

📖 What Does Ra Mean?

Ra or Re was the ancient Egyptian deity of the Sun. By the Fifth Dynasty, in the 25th and 24th centuries BC, Ra had become one of the most important gods in ancient Egyptian religion, identified primarily with the noon-day Sun. Ra ruled in all parts of the created world: the sky, the Earth, and the underworld. He was believed to have ruled as the first pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. He was the god of the Sun, order, kings and the sky.

🌐 Wikipedia summary Read full article ↗

Ra or Re was the ancient Egyptian deity of the Sun. By the Fifth Dynasty, in the 25th and 24th centuries BC, Ra had become one of the most important gods in ancient Egyptian religion, identified primarily with the noon-day Sun. Ra ruled in all parts of the created world: the sky, the Earth, and the underworld. He was believed to have ruled as the first pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. He was the god of the Sun, order, kings and the sky.

Root Element
Ra
Core Meaning
"Chemical symbol for radium."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Ra

R 9
A 1
SUM 1
1
Life Path
Independence & Leadership
1
Soul Urge
Independence & Leadership
9
Personality
Compassion & Idealism

Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.

📊 Ra in Numbers

236 US bearers
2023 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
Full statistics →

Age breakdown · state data · decade charts · popularity trend — all on the full statistics page.

Historical Journey

🌱
Ancient Roots

Root element "Ra" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Chemical symbol for radium.".

📜
Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

⚔️
Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

🌊
Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

📈
Today (2026)

~236 people named Ra in the US. Peaked in 2023 with 29 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Ra?

The Life Path number for Ra is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 9.

Is Ra a boy or girl name?

Ra is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 92% male and 8% female.

How many people are named Ra in the US?

Approximately 236 people in the United States are named Ra. The name peaked in 2023 with 29 recorded uses.

🔗 Related & Similar Names

From Our Database

Roy meaning Ray meaning Rex meaning Ron meaning Rae meaning

🔍 Look up another name's meaning