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Heer

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Pronounced HEER /ˈhɪr/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit/Punjabi Heer — 'a diamond; a precious gem'; also the tragic heroine of the Punjabi legend Heer Ranjha; we note the legendLow

In 30 seconds: A diamond; a heroine of legend: Heer is Punjabi. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'HEER'). We note the legend.
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Origin LowIndian, Punjabi
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit/Punjabi Heer — 'a diamond; a precious gem'; also the tragic heroine of the Punjabi legend Heer Ranjha; we note the legend
U.S. rank (2025)#6407 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 272

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520042025

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

Heer comes from the Sanskrit/Punjabi Heer — 'a diamond; a precious gem'; also the tragic heroine of the Punjabi legend Heer Ranjha (we note the legend). A crisp, classic name (said 'HEER').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian, especially Punjabi and Gujarati, families. Rare, a-diamond at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Heer means 'a diamond; a precious gem' in Sanskrit/Punjabi — also the tragic heroine of the legend Heer Ranjha — a crisp, storied name (we note the legend; said 'HEER').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Heer — Punjabi/Sanskrit; legend

Variations

HirHeera

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Heer mean?

Heer is Sanskrit/Punjabi for 'a diamond; a precious gem'; also the heroine of the legend Heer Ranjha. We note the legend.

How do you pronounce Heer?

It's said HEER /ˈhɪr/ — one syllable.

Is Heer a boy or girl name?

Heer is a girl's name.

How popular is Heer?

Heer is a very rare name in the U.S.

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