Hiraeth vs Ivyrae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiraeth

Boy #14,537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a deep, grief-tinged longing for home, the past, or a place that may not exist"

Origin: Welsh (hir = long + aeth = grief/went away)

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,537
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hir

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Popularity Comparison

Hiraeth Rank #14,537
Ivyrae Rank #17,681

Hiraeth is more popular, ranked #14537 vs #17681 for Ivyrae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hiraeth ___

  • Hiraeth Owen
  • Hiraeth Rhys
  • Hiraeth Emrys
  • Hiraeth Gethin
  • Hiraeth Lloyd

Ivyrae ___

  • Ivyrae Grace
  • Ivyrae Rose
  • Ivyrae Jane
  • Ivyrae Elizabeth
  • Ivyrae Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hiraeth

Anwen Cariad Seren Llewyn

If you choose Ivyrae

Willow Hazel Sage Rowan Cedar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiraeth or Ivyrae more popular?

Hiraeth is more popular, ranked #14537 compared to Ivyrae at #17681 in the United States.

What do Hiraeth and Ivyrae mean?

Hiraeth means "a deep, grief-tinged longing for home, the past, or a place that may not exist" (Welsh (hir = long + aeth = grief/went away) origin). Ivyrae means "ivy vine, evergreen climbing plant" (Old English origin).

Are Hiraeth and Ivyrae boy or girl names?

Hiraeth is primarily a boy name. Ivyrae is primarily a girl name.

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