Will my child share the name Hera with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 25 UK babies named Hera per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hera in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Hera becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Hera is at its highest recorded position — #1,271 in 2025, with 25 births. In 2020 it ranked #1,687.

Is Hera a good choice for a distinctive name?

Hera is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Hera a popular baby name in the United States?

Hera does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Hera is a distinctive choice, ranked #1271 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Hera in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Hera

Hera is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 146 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1371 in 2023 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Hera is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Hera in their class.