Hera Girl

Popularity: #889 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationHER-uh / /ˈhɛrə/

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: goddess of marriage and family; Latin: lady

Historical & Cultural Background

Hera is a prominent figure in Greek mythology, known as the queen of the gods and the wife of Zeus. She is associated with marriage, women, and childbirth. Hera was often depicted as a matronly figure, embodying the ideals of womanhood in ancient Greek culture. Her worship included various festivals and rituals, particularly in Argos and Olympia.

Trend Summary

Hera has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Herra
  • Herae

International Variants

  • Héra (Icelandic)
  • Eira (Welsh)

Famous people named Hera

Hera Hilmar is an Icelandic actress known for her roles in films such as 'Mortal Engines' and 'Anna Karenina'.

Hera Pheri is a popular Indian film series that features a comedic storyline and has gained a cult following.

Fictional characters named Hera

Hera is a character in the 'Percy Jackson' series, where she is portrayed as the goddess of marriage and family.

Hera is featured in the animated series 'Hercules', where she is depicted as the protective mother of Hercules.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hera was first seen in the United States in 1970. Hera has ranked as high as #1299 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Hera has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hera (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 6
22%
TX 6
22%
CA 5
19%
FL 5
19%
GA 5
19%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19705
19727
19745
19755
19796
19805
19815
19846
19889
19895
19906
199110
199212
19939
19947
19958
19969
19978
19988
199910
200014
200113
200216
20037
200412
20056
200610
20077
200813
200920
201021
201116
201216
201332
201433
201540
201638
201737
201844
201953
202051
202159
202257
202357
202461