Humaira
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 314 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a female given name from Arabic
Humaira is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'rosy-cheeked' or 'little reddish one,' from the Arabic root hamr (redness). Humaira was the beloved nickname given by the Prophet Muhammad to his wife Aisha, making it one of the most affectionate names in Islamic tradition.
Humaira carries the intimate warmth of a name used by the Prophet himself as a pet name for his most beloved wife — a name associated with the flush of youth, beauty, and the tenderness of love in Islamic culture.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Humaira is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1996 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Humaira’s rarity (314 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Humaira has 25+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1996.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 116 | #5848 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 135 | #8949 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 51 | #14877 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 12 | #13076 | — |
The Story of Humaira
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Humaira is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Humaira are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Humaira?
Only about 1 in every 225,000 babies born in 2024 was named Humaira — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1996, peaked in the 2010s with 135 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Humaira by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(25 years, 1996–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | #7029 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8215 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4960 |
| 2021 | 32 | #4357 |
| 2020 | 28 | #4677 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7144 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7216 |
| 2017 | 12 | #8988 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7747 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7404 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7822 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6843 |
| 2012 | 11 | #9967 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10671 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15688 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12890 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14396 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16219 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18192 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13532 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1996–2024