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Hera

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Pronounced HEHR-uh /ˈhɛɹ.ə/Medium

Meaning: Hero, warriorMedium

In 30 seconds: Hera comes from Greek mythology and is given the sense 'hero, warrior', the name of the queen of the gods.
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Origin MediumGreek Mythology
MeaningHero, warrior
U.S. rank (2025)#2730 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births63 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 941

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519702025

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

Hera carries its weight from Greek mythology, where she reigns as queen among the gods, and the name is read as 'hero, warrior'. It is a short, strong name whose power comes almost entirely from that mythological association. Its single accented variation barely changes the look.

The accented form Héra is simply the French way of writing it, keeping the same two-beat sound. Hera stays clipped and commanding, easy to say in any language.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Hera is 'hero, warrior', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Hera — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Héra

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If you like Hera…

Athena— another Greek goddess name with the same mythological pedigree
Juno— the Roman counterpart to the queen-goddess Hera
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Eris— another Greek Mythology name
Theia— shares Hera's Greek Mythology roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hera mean?

Hera is usually explained as meaning 'hero, warrior' and is most often linked with Greek Mythology tradition.

How do you pronounce Hera?

It's commonly said HEHR-uh /ˈhɛɹ.ə/.

Is Hera a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Hera is used as a girl name.

How popular is Hera?

In 2024, Hera ranked #2776 in the U.S. for girls, with 61 births recorded.

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