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Quran

♂ Boy

Pronounced kuh-RAHN /kʊˈrɑn/High

Meaning: From Arabic qur'an, 'the recitation, the reading' — the name of Islam's holy scriptureHigh

In 30 seconds: The holy book, given as a name: Quran means 'the recitation' — Islam's sacred scripture, revealed to be recited aloud. A name of profound devotion and reverence.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic qur'an, 'the recitation, the reading' — the name of Islam's holy scripture
U.S. rank (2025)#4669 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,964

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719712025

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

Quran comes from Arabic qur'an, 'the recitation, the reading', the name of Islam's holy scripture, believed to be the literal word of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. As a given name it is carried with deep reverence.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, sacred at the root, and devotional.

Did you know? The word Qur'an means 'the recitation' — because the scripture was revealed to be recited aloud, and Muslims worldwide memorize it in full, earning the honored title 'hafiz'.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name / Arabic references — Qur'an — etymology

Variations

QuraanKoran

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Quran mean?

Quran is Arabic for 'the recitation' — the name of Islam's holy scripture.

How do you pronounce Quran?

It's said kuh-RAHN /kʊˈrɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Quran a boy or girl name?

Quran is a boy's name.

How popular is Quran?

Quran is a rare name in the U.S.

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