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Heiress

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Pronounced AIR-əs /ˈɛr.əs/High

Meaning: From the word heiress — via Old French/Latin heres, 'heir' — 'a female who inherits'Medium

In 30 seconds: Born to inherit: Heiress is the word-name for a female heir — regal, aspirational, and bold. Striking and one-of-a-kind.
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Origin LowLatin, English
MeaningFrom the word heiress — via Old French/Latin heres, 'heir' — 'a female who inherits'
U.S. rank (2025)#3419 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births45 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 759

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920042025

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

Heiress comes from the word heiress — via Old French from Latin heres, 'heir' — 'a female who inherits'. A regal, aspirational modern word-name suggesting legacy; the H is silent, said 'AIR-əs'.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-female-heir at the root, and aspirational.

Did you know? Heiress, from Latin heres ('heir'), names a woman who inherits — a regal, aspirational word-name suggesting legacy and worth; bold and modern.
Overall data confidence 55%
Oxford English Dictionary — heiress — word origin

Variations

Heyress

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Heiress mean?

Heiress is the word for 'a female who inherits' (Latin heres, 'heir').

How do you pronounce Heiress?

It's said AIR-əs /ˈɛr.əs/ — two syllables, the H is silent.

Is Heiress a boy or girl name?

Heiress is a girl's name.

How popular is Heiress?

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

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