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Umrah

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Pronounced UM-ruh /ˈʊm.rə/Medium

Meaning: Umrah is the Arabic name of the lesser pilgrimage to Mecca, which Muslims may undertake at any time of year (unlike the Hajj, which falls in a set month). The root '-m-r carries the sense of visiting and of populating. Used as a given name only rarely, and the reference is devotional, which we note with respect.Medium

In 30 seconds: A pilgrimage name: Umrah is the Arabic word for the lesser pilgrimage to Mecca (said 'UM-ruh'). We note the sacred reference.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningUmrah is the Arabic name of the lesser pilgrimage to Mecca, which Muslims may undertake at any time of year (unlike the Hajj, which falls in a set month). The root '-m-r carries the sense of visiting and of populating. Used as a given name only rarely, and the reference is devotional, which we note with respect.
U.S. rank (2024)#13318 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 29

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420162024

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

Umrah names the lesser pilgrimage to Mecca in Islam, undertaken at any time of the year, from an Arabic root associated with visiting. It is a word of religious significance rather than a traditional given name, and families who choose it do so for its devotional weight — which we note plainly and with respect (said 'UM-ruh').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, devotional, and word-rooted.

Did you know? Umrah is the pilgrimage to Mecca that may be made at any time of year — distinct from the Hajj, which falls in a set month. As a name it carries that devotional reference, which we note respectfully.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Umrah — Arabic term for the lesser pilgrimage to Mecca; devotional word

Variations

UmraOmraAmrah

Nicknames

UmRah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Umrah mean?

Umrah is the Arabic word for the lesser pilgrimage to Mecca, which may be made at any time of year.

How do you pronounce Umrah?

It's said UM-ruh /ˈʊm.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Umrah a boy or girl name?

Umrah is used here as a girl's name; the word itself is not a traditional given name.

How popular is Umrah?

Umrah is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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