Gender: Female
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: To read or recite, Read, Garden in Heaven
Pronunciation: ĭk-rä, /ˈɪkrə/, IH K R AH
Popularity Rank: #13,403
The name Iqra is of Arabic origin and means 'to read' or 'recite'. It is often associated with the first word revealed in the Quran.
The name Iqra is of Arabic origin and means To read or recite, Read, Garden in Heaven. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Iqra is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and 48 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ĭk-rä
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɪkrə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: IH K R AH
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Iqra is recorded 3,488 times globally, ranking it as the 13,403th most common name worldwide.
Iqra is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 1,285 occurrences, making it the 2,392th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Iqra is found among 1 in every 1877 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #2,392 | 1 : 2,251 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1,908 | 1 : 2,445 |
| United Kingdom | #2,739 | 1 : 1,877 |
| United States of America | #7,758 | 1 : 6,393 |
| Oman | #2,225 | 1 : 2,583 |
| India | #4,008 | 1 : 5,711 |
| Canada | #3,952 | 1 : 3,572 |
| Bahrain | #2,207 | 1 : 3,807 |
| Italy | #15,429 | 1 : 19,709 |
| Bangladesh | #6,430 | 1 : 9,116 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Iqra from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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