Hiraeth

Q: How popular is the name Hiraeth?

Hiraeth is ranked #17730 in popularity for girl names.

Girl Name #17,730 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

Parents who love the name Hiraeth often also consider Fenyx, Cahri, .

Popularity Over Time

#17,730

Current Rank

New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #17,730
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Hira #4232

Nicknames

Hir Hiy Hirie Hiraie

Middle Name Ideas

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Hiraeth Maeve

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Hiraeth Alice

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Hiraeth Georgia

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Hiraeth Eliza

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Hiraeth Eden

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Hiraeth Daisy

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Hiraeth Alaia

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Hiraeth Ayla

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Hiraeth Claire

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Hiraeth Brooklyn

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Also a Boy Name

Hiraeth is also used as a boy name, ranked #14537.

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Similar Names

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Cahri Girl Latin Atla Girl Old Norse Fenyx Girl Greek mythology Akanni Girl Yoruba Elaiah Girl Hebrew

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hiraeth

Is Hiraeth a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is the name Hiraeth?

Hiraeth is currently ranked #17730 in popularity for girl 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 #17730 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Hiraeth

Hiraeth is a girl name .

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

Hiraeth is currently ranked #17,730 in popularity for girl 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 Hira . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.