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
"lily, graceful lily"
Origin: Hebrew
Susannah is more popular, ranked #2715 vs #2783 for Hera.
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Susannah is more popular, ranked #2715 compared to Hera at #2783 in the United States.
Hera means "protectress, lady" (Greek origin). Susannah means "lily, graceful lily" (Hebrew origin).
Hera is primarily a girl name. Susannah is primarily a girl name.