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Bareerah

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Pronounced buh-REE-ruh /bəˈriː.rə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic root birr, 'righteousness; devotion; dutiful kindness.' Bareerah (Barirah) was also the name of a freedwoman and companion of the Prophet Muhammad, remembered in Islamic tradition, which we note respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of goodness: Bareerah means 'righteous; devoted' in Arabic (said 'buh-REE-ruh'). It is also a companion's name, noted respectfully.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic root birr, 'righteousness; devotion; dutiful kindness.' Bareerah (Barirah) was also the name of a freedwoman and companion of the Prophet Muhammad, remembered in Islamic tradition, which we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#13679 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 52

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520142024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bareerah comes from the Arabic root birr, 'righteousness; dutiful kindness.' In Islamic tradition Barirah was a freedwoman and companion of the Prophet, and the name carries that memory, which we note respectfully. Warm, three-beat, and rare in the U.S. (said 'buh-REE-ruh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, dignified, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Bareerah (Barirah) is remembered in Islamic tradition as a freedwoman and companion of the Prophet Muhammad — a name of devotion and dignity, which we note respectfully (said 'buh-REE-ruh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Bareerah — Arabic birr 'righteousness'; Barirah, companion of the Prophet; noted respectfully

Variations

BarirahBareeraBarira

Nicknames

BariReera

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bareerah mean?

Bareerah means 'righteous; devoted' — from the Arabic root birr. It is also remembered as the name of a companion of the Prophet, which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Bareerah?

It's said buh-REE-ruh /bəˈriː.rə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Bareerah a boy or girl name?

Bareerah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Bareerah?

Bareerah is rare in the U.S. and better known in Muslim communities worldwide.

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