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Hira

♀ Girl

Pronounced HEE-rah /ˈhi.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit/Urdu hira, 'diamond', and Arabic Hira (the cave of the first revelation); routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Brilliant as a diamond: Hira means 'diamond' in Urdu and Hindi — and recalls the sacred Cave of Hira. Precious, radiant, and revered.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Arabic
MeaningFrom Sanskrit/Urdu hira, 'diamond', and Arabic Hira (the cave of the first revelation); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5303 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 680

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919842025

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

Hira comes from Sanskrit/Urdu hira, 'diamond', and overlaps Arabic Hira — the cave near Mecca of the first Quranic revelation (routes layered, which we note). A precious, revered name across South Asia.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, diamond at the root, and radiant.

Did you know? Hira means 'diamond' in Hindi and Urdu — and the Cave of Hira is where the Prophet Muhammad received the first revelation; the name shines two ways.
Overall data confidence 80%
Urdu/Hindi references — hira — etymology

Variations

HeeraHeraHirah

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Hira Baig (1990-)
    Pakistani actress and television host known for work in Pakistani dramas
  • ★Hira Mani (1989-)
    Pakistani actress and singer known for popular TV serials including Do Bol

If you like Hira…

Mira— a companion soft name
Zara— another gem-bright name
Amara— a fellow lyrical -ara name
Meera— shares Hira's Sanskrit roots
Nyra— shares the -ra ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hira mean?

Hira is Urdu/Hindi for 'diamond', and recalls the Cave of Hira; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Hira?

It's said HEE-rah /ˈhi.rɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hira a boy or girl name?

Hira is a girl's name.

How popular is Hira?

Hira is a rare name in the U.S.

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