Hira
Every Hira since 1984 — 681 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hira
Hira is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,303 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 681 American babies have been named Hira. Its peak came in 1999, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hira year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #5,303 |
| 2024 | 34 | #4,238 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,262 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,286 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,782 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,481 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,788 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,355 |
| 2017 | 12 | #8,986 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,692 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,763 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,549 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,328 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,033 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,539 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,732 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,081 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,879 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,409 |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,911 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,513 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,634 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,349 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,475 |
| 2001 | 25 | #4,744 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,045 |
| 1995 | 28 | #3,816 |
| 1990 | 20 | #4,751 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hira in 2025?
Hira ranked #5,303 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hira?
681 babies have been named Hira in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hira most popular?
Hira peaked in 1999, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Hira a boy or girl name?
Hira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hira rising or falling?
Hira is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.