Iqra
Meaning
read, recite: the first revealed word of the Quran; as a girls' name a distinctly South Asian devotion, common in Pakistan and rare in the Arab world
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Iqra peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Iqra
Most people given the name Iqra in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Iqra deep dive
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