Will my child share the name Hirah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Hirah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hirah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Hirah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Hirah is declining: down 3,722 places since 2019, to #5,892 in 2024. It peaked at #1,702 in 2014.

Is Hirah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Hirah 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 Hirah a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Hirah is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Hirah in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Hirah

Hirah has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3552 places in five years. It was most popular in 2014 at #1702 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

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