Iqra
4 countries#389 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Iqra was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,161 births recorded 1991–2025 · currently #575 · peaked in 2003 with 240 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,033 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #389 · peaked in 2002 with 234 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,836 births recorded 1990–2025 · currently #1467 · peaked in 2025 with 146 births
Most common in: New York, California, Minnesota, Texas, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
128 births recorded 1991–2025 · currently #474 · peaked in 2006 with 8 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
102 births recorded 1995–2022 · currently #3998 · peaked in 2016 with 7 births
Most common in: Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Iqra’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #184 | — |
| 2003 | #198 | ↓14 |
| 2004 | #249 | ↓51 |
| 2005 | #241 | ↑8 |
| 2006 | #245 | ↓4 |
| 2007 | #258 | ↓13 |
| 2008 | #283 | ↓25 |
| 2009 | #270 | ↑13 |
| 2010 | #284 | ↓14 |
| 2011 | #264 | ↑20 |
| 2012 | #317 | ↓53 |
| 2013 | #313 | ↑4 |
| 2014 | #312 | ↑1 |
| 2015 | #352 | ↓40 |
| 2016 | #356 | ↓4 |
| 2017 | #389 | ↓33 |
| 2018 | #415 | ↓26 |
| 2019 | #368 | ↑47 |
| 2020 | #426 | ↓58 |
| 2021 | #389 | ↑37 |
Frequently asked questions about Iqra
Is Iqra a popular name?
Yes — Iqra currently ranks #389 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Iqra more common for boys or girls?
Iqra is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Iqra most popular?
Iqra peaked in 2002 in England & Wales, with 234 recorded births that year.
Is Iqra rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Iqra’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #342 in 1996 to #389 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Iqra?
At least 6,099 babies have been recorded with the name Iqra across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Iqra popular in more than one country?
Yes — Iqra appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Iqra?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Iqra include Ellowyn, Eowyn, Jayde, Joey.
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