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Qira

Quick answerQira is derived from the Arabic root Q-R-A, which means "to read" or "to recite," often referring to the recitation of the Quran.

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#16,697
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2022
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters4
Numerology9 Chaldean 5
Global rank#16,697

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Qira

Qira is derived from the Arabic root Q-R-A, which means "to read" or "to recite," often referring to the recitation of the Quran.

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Etymology

Qira is derived from the Arabic root Q-R-A, which means "to read" or "to recite," often referring to the recitation of the Quran. The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities, with historical significance in Islamic tradition due to its connection to Quranic study and religious practice.

Qira currently ranks #16,697 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.

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