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Humaira

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Pronounced hoo-MY-rah /huˈmaɪ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic humayra, 'reddish; rosy; rosy-cheeked' (a diminutive of ahmar, 'red') — an affectionate name the Prophet Muhammad gave to his wife Aisha; we note the honored bearerLow

In 30 seconds: Reddish; rosy-cheeked: Humaira is Arabic 'rosy'. Lyrical, sweet, and warm (said 'hoo-MY-rah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic humayra, 'reddish; rosy; rosy-cheeked' (a diminutive of ahmar, 'red') — an affectionate name the Prophet Muhammad gave to his wife Aisha; we note the honored bearer
U.S. rank (2025)#3669 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births41 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 355

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519962025

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

Humaira comes from Arabic humayra, 'reddish; rosy; rosy-cheeked' (a diminutive of ahmar, 'red') — an affectionate name the Prophet Muhammad gave to his wife Aisha (we note the honored bearer). A lyrical, sweet name (said 'hoo-MY-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, reddish-and-rosy-cheeked at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Humaira means 'reddish; rosy; rosy-cheeked' in Arabic (a diminutive of ahmar, 'red') — an affectionate name the Prophet Muhammad gave to his wife Aisha — a lyrical, sweet name (we note the honored bearer; said 'hoo-MY-rah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Humaira — honored bearer noted

Variations

HumayraHumeraHumaira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Humaira mean?

Humaira is Arabic for 'reddish; rosy-cheeked' (an affectionate name the Prophet gave to Aisha). We note the honored bearer.

How do you pronounce Humaira?

It's said hoo-MY-rah /huˈmaɪ.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Humaira a boy or girl name?

Humaira is a girl's name.

How popular is Humaira?

Humaira is a rare name in the U.S.

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