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Prayer

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Pronounced PRAIR /ˈprɛr/High

Meaning: From the English word prayer — via the Latin precari, 'to ask; to entreat', hence 'a devout petition; a prayer'; a virtue/word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A prayer; a devout petition: Prayer is a word-name. Tender, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word prayer — via the Latin precari, 'to ask; to entreat', hence 'a devout petition; a prayer'; a virtue/word-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8286 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 96

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420002024

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

Prayer comes from the English word prayer — via the Latin precari, 'to ask; to entreat', hence 'a devout petition; a prayer'; a virtue/word-name (we note the word-name). A tender, modern name (said 'PRAIR').

In the U.S. it appears as a faith word-name. Rare, a-prayer at the root, and tender.

Did you know? Prayer comes from the Latin precari, 'to ask; to entreat', hence 'a devout petition' — a tender virtue word-name (we note the word-name; said 'PRAIR').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Prayer — virtue word-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Prayer mean?

Prayer is an English virtue word-name — 'a devout petition; a prayer' (from Latin precari). We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Prayer?

It's said PRAIR /ˈprɛr/ — one syllable.

Is Prayer a boy or girl name?

Prayer is a girl's name here.

How popular is Prayer?

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

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