Sura Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'chapter' in Arabic, Sura is a poetic and feminine name.
Meaning of the Name Sura
Sura is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It originates from the Quran, where it means 'chapter' or 'a portion of the Quran'. The Quran is the holy book of Islam, and it is divided into chapters called suras. Sura can also be translated as 'poetry' or 'princess'.
Popularity of the Name Sura
The popularity for the name Sura peaked in popularity in the year 2013 with 24 births, which ranked number 9,545 out of 30,885 unique names for that year. Sura had the most female births in 2013 with 24, which ranked number 5,484 out of 19,268 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Sura has declined sharply over the last ten years from 18 births to 15 births, a decline of -16.67%. Among females, Sura has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 18 births to 15 births, a decline of -16.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Sura
- 10 Year Trend of Sura: -16.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Sura: -16.67%
Popularity of Sura by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Sura. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Sura in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Sura is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Sura
- Total Births of Sura: 15 (-1.81%)
- Female Births of Sura: 15 (-1.81%)
Given the downward trend of Sura over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.81% decrease in total births, for a total of 15 births in 2024. For Females, births for Sura have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 15 female births in 2024, a decrease of -1.81%.