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
"I will praise God"
Origin: Hebrew
Hera is more popular, ranked #2783 vs #2920 for Odelia.
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Hera is more popular, ranked #2783 compared to Odelia at #2920 in the United States.
Hera means "protectress, lady" (Greek origin). Odelia means "I will praise God" (Hebrew origin).
Hera is primarily a girl name. Odelia is primarily a girl name.