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Heera
Pronounced HEE-rah /ˈhiː.rə/Medium
Meaning: From the Sanskrit/Hindi heera (hira), 'diamond.' A precious, sparkling Indian name.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Heera comes from the Sanskrit/Hindi for 'diamond,' a precious-stone name. It reads bright and dazzling — rare in the U.S., more familiar in Indian families (said 'HEE-rah').
It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Indian families. Rare, sparkling, and precious.
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What does the name Heera mean?
Heera is Sanskrit/Hindi for 'diamond.'
How do you pronounce Heera?
It's said HEE-rah /ˈhiː.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Heera a boy or girl name?
Heera is used mainly as a girl's name.
How popular is Heera?
Heera is a rare name in the U.S.