Hiraeth

Q: Is Hiraeth a boy or girl name?

Hiraeth is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #14537, and as a girl name it ranks #17730.

Q: How popular is the name Hiraeth?

Hiraeth is ranked #14537 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #14,537 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Hiraeth is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.

Popularity Over Time

#14,537

Current Rank

New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #14,537
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Hiram #1768

Nicknames

Hir Hiy Hirie Hiraie

Middle Name Ideas

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Hiraeth Andrew

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Hiraeth Angel

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Hiraeth Dominic

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Hiraeth Diego

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Hiraeth Jayden

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Hiraeth Charles

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Hiraeth Adriel

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Hiraeth Bennett

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Hiraeth Brooks

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Hiraeth Damian

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Also a Girl Name

Hiraeth is also used as a girl name, ranked #17730.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hiraeth

Is Hiraeth a boy or girl name?

Hiraeth is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #14537. As a girl name, it is ranked #17730. Hiraeth is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Hiraeth?

Hiraeth is currently ranked #14537 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Hiraeth?

Common nicknames for Hiraeth include Hir, Hiy, Hirie, and Hiraie.

Is Hiraeth a common or rare name?

Hiraeth is an uncommon name, ranked #14537 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Hiraeth

Hiraeth is a boy name .

Is Hiraeth a boy or girl name? Hiraeth is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,537 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #17,730. Hiraeth is more commonly used as a boy name.

Hiraeth is currently ranked #14,537 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Hiraeth include Hir, Hiy, Hirie, and Hiraie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Hiraeth include Hiram . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.