Hira Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Hira means 'diamond' or 'gem' and is of Arabic origin.
Meaning of the Name Hira
Hira is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word for 'diamond' or 'gem'. The name Hira is often associated with beauty, elegance, and strength. In Islamic tradition, Hira refers to the cave where the Prophet Muhammad received the first revelation of the Quran. The name Hira is also used in some Hindu cultures and carries the meaning of 'sacred' or 'divine'.
Popularity of the Name Hira
The popularity for the name Hira peaked in popularity in the year 1999 with 35 births, which ranked number 6,018 out of 26,346 unique names for that year. Hira had the most female births in 1999 with 35, which ranked number 3,509 out of 16,946 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Hira has increased sharply over the last ten years from 7 births to 11 births, an increase of 57.14%. Among females, Hira has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 11 births, an increase of 57.14%.
Nationwide Popularity of Hira
- 20 Year Trend of Hira: -8.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Hira: 57.14%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Hira: 57.14%
Popularity of Hira by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Hira. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Hira in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Hira is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Hira
- Total Births of Hira: 12 (4.62%)
- Female Births of Hira: 12 (4.62%)
Given the upward trend of Hira over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.62% increase in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. For Females, births for Hira have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 12 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.62%.