boy's name
Hurairah
hoo-RAY-rah (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 26
Hurairah is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2022, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2008.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Hurairah Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 9 |
How Popular Is Hurairah?
In 2024, Hurairah was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hurairah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hurairah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hurairah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hurairah
- Arabic hoo-RAY-rah
Sibling Names for Hurairah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hurairah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hurairah
How popular is the name Hurairah?
In 2024, Hurairah was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Hurairah a girl's or a boy's name?
Hurairah is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hurairah?
Hurairah has 3 syllables.
When was Hurairah most popular?
Hurairah peaked in 2022, when 5 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.