Iqra is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2979 in 2001 with 48 recorded births. This places Iqra in the top 17% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 146 births ranking #1472. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 65.5%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 37,512 girls born was named Iqra. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.