Will my child share the name Iqrah with classmates?

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

Is Iqrah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Iqrah has been fairly steady, ranked #5,688 in 2023 against #5,666 in 2018. Its best recorded position was #804 in 2000.

Is Iqrah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Iqrah 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 Iqrah a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Iqrah

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Iqrah is a distinctive choice, ranked #5688 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Iqrah in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

#5688

About the Name Iqrah

Iqrah is steadily gaining in popularity, up 54 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #804 in 2000, and it currently sits at #5688. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

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