Iqra
Every Iqra since 1990 — 1,836 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Iqra
Iqra is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,472 in 2025 with 146 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 1,836 American babies have been named Iqra. Its peak came in 2025, when 146 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Iqra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Iqra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 146 | #1,472 |
| 2024 | 137 | #1,555 |
| 2023 | 128 | #1,628 |
| 2022 | 111 | #1,833 |
| 2021 | 96 | #2,014 |
| 2020 | 73 | #2,402 |
| 2019 | 77 | #2,340 |
| 2018 | 68 | #2,572 |
| 2017 | 61 | #2,796 |
| 2016 | 65 | #2,677 |
| 2015 | 60 | #2,904 |
| 2014 | 61 | #2,825 |
| 2013 | 45 | #3,492 |
| 2012 | 54 | #3,114 |
| 2011 | 49 | #3,323 |
| 2010 | 36 | #4,141 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,451 |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,350 |
| 2007 | 32 | #4,607 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,792 |
| 2005 | 27 | #4,876 |
| 2004 | 30 | #4,536 |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,300 |
| 2002 | 37 | #3,620 |
| 2001 | 48 | #2,979 |
| 2000 | 40 | #3,356 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,136 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,611 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Iqra in 2025?
Iqra ranked #1,472 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 146 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Iqra?
1,836 babies have been named Iqra in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Iqra most popular?
Iqra peaked in 2025, when 146 newborns received the name.
Is Iqra a boy or girl name?
Iqra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Iqra rising or falling?
Iqra is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.