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Iqra
OriginArabic
Meaning"read"
US Rank#1472
2025 SSA
About Iqra
Beautiful Arabic name that's important in Islamic culture — Iqra is the name of a chapter in the Quran.
Iqra is a Top 500 name in England and Wales.
Pronounced IK-ruh.
As of October 2026, Iqra ranked #1472 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,825 | 61 | 34.1 |
| 2015 | #2,904 | 60 | 33.6 |
| 2016 | #2,677 | 65 | 36.7 |
| 2017 | #2,795 | 61 | 35.3 |
| 2018 | #2,571 | 68 | 40 |
| 2019 | #2,339 | 77 | 45.9 |
| 2020 | #2,401 | 73 | 45.2 |
| 2021 | #2,013 | 96 | 58.5 |
| 2022 | #1,833 | 111 | 67.7 |
| 2023 | #1,627 | 128 | 79.8 |
| 2024 | #1,549 | 137 | 84.6 |
| 2025 | #1,472 | 146 | 90.8 |
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