Hera
Meaning
"protectress, lady"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,783
- Total SSA Count
- 61
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Formal
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"protectress, lady"
Origin: Greek
"the victorious (if from Cairo)"
Origin: Arabic (Al-Qahira)
Kaior is more popular, ranked #2765 vs #2783 for Hera.
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Kaior is more popular, ranked #2765 compared to Hera at #2783 in the United States.
Hera means "protectress, lady" (Greek origin). Kaior means "the victorious (if from Cairo)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin).
Hera is primarily a girl name. Kaior is primarily a girl name.