Hirah
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 5 letters and two syllables, Hirah hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 2012, with 5 total recorded births.
Hirah is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Hirah is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Hirah is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic name of the mountain Hira near Mecca, meaning 'cave of knowledge.' It was on Mount Hira that the Prophet Muhammad received the first revelation of the Quran — a name of profound Islamic significance.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Hirah's final sounds are open, warm — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Hirah follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Hirah's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Hirah has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2012.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | #17844 | — |
The Story of Hirah
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2012, Hirah is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Hirah are most likely born between 2012 and 2012.
How rare is Hirah?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Hirah is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2012, peaked in the 2010s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2012–2012)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | #17844 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2012–2012