Pray Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Pray means to ask earnestly or communicate with a higher power.
Meaning of the Name Pray
Pray is a word of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word 'prægian', meaning to ask earnestly, implore. The act of praying is a way of communicating with a higher power or expressing reverence. Prayer is a common practice in many religions and cultures.
Popularity of the Name Pray
The popularity for the name Pray peaked in popularity in the year 2013 with 6 births, which ranked number 25,297 out of 30,885 unique names for that year. Pray had the most male births in 2013 with 6, which ranked number 10,723 out of 14,061 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Pray
Popularity of Pray by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Pray. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Pray in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Pray is a great pick!
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