girl's name
Iqrah
IK-ruh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 212
Iqrah is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 3 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 2000, when 28 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Iqrah Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 116 |
| 2010s | 26 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Iqrah?
In 2023, Iqrah was given to 3 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 Iqrah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Iqrah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Iqrah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Iqrah
- English IK-ruh
Sibling Names for Iqrah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Iqrah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Iqrah
How popular is the name Iqrah?
In 2023, Iqrah was given to 3 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 Iqrah a girl's or a boy's name?
Iqrah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Iqrah?
Iqrah has 2 syllables.
When was Iqrah most popular?
Iqrah peaked in 2000, when 28 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.