Girl nameCurrently #2,776 in the USRising
Hera
//ˈhɪɹə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Hera's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Hera's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Hera |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 59 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2023 | 57 |
| 2024 | 61 |
Hera through the decades
- Hera peaked in 2024, when 61 babies were named Hera in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Hera has risen 186% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Hera currently ranks #2,776 in the US and is on the rise.