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Prayer

Pronunciation: [ pr-EHR ]

Boy Name #11,733 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Prayer is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced pr-EHR.

Parents who love the name Prayer often also consider Priscilla, Prudence, Preston .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#11,733
Total SSA Count
8

Nicknames

Pra Pry Praie Prayie

Also a Girl Name

Prayer is also used as a girl name, ranked #8416.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer

Is Prayer a boy or girl name?
Prayer is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #11733. As a girl name, it is ranked #8416. Prayer is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Prayer?
Prayer is pronounced pr-EHR.
How popular is the name Prayer?
Prayer is currently ranked #11733 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Prayer?
Common nicknames for Prayer include Pra, Pry, Praie, and Prayie.
Is Prayer a common or rare name?
Prayer is an uncommon name, ranked #11733 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Prayer

Prayer is a boy name .

Is Prayer a boy or girl name? Prayer is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,733 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,416. Prayer is more commonly used as a girl name.

Prayer is currently ranked #11,733 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Prayer include Pra, Pry, Praie, and Prayie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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