Iqra is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #281 in 2025 with 162 recorded births. This places Iqra in the top 4% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2002 with 234 births ranking #184. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 60.4%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,563 girls born was named Iqra. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Iqra is a concise Arabic name centred on reading and recitation. It feels intelligent, spiritual, and deeply meaningful.
The name has strong significance in Islamic tradition because of the first revealed word of the Quran. Its brevity and seriousness make it especially memorable.