Hoorain
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "gazelle-eyed" or "large-eyed".
Name Census estimates that about 374 living Americans carry the first name Hoorain. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hoorain today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hoorain births was 2020 (52 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hoorain. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Hoorain with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
374
~ 1 in 916,455 Americans
Peak year
2020
52 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,055
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Hoorain: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hoorain from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 205 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hoorain by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hoorain during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hoorains live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. New York, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Hoorain, while Virginia, Maryland, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 30 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hoorain
The name Hoorain is a Persian name derived from the Arabic word "hur," which means "beautiful woman with fair skin and dark eyes." The name's origin can be traced back to the ancient Persian culture, where it was commonly used to describe celestial beings or houris, described in Islamic scriptures as pure companions of the faithful in paradise.
The earliest recorded use of the name Hoorain can be found in ancient Persian literature and poetry, where it was often used as a metaphor for beauty and purity. One of the earliest known references to the name is in the famous Persian epic poem "Shahnameh" by Ferdowsi, written in the late 10th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hoorain. One of the most famous was Hoorain al-Rashid (766-809 CE), the fifth Abbasid caliph who ruled during the Islamic Golden Age. Known for his patronage of the arts and sciences, al-Rashid's reign saw the flourishing of Baghdad as a center of learning and culture.
Another notable figure was Hoorain al-Hakim (985-1021 CE), the sixth Fatimid caliph of Egypt. He was known for his eccentric behavior and controversial religious reforms, which led to the formation of the Druze faith.
In the realm of literature, Hoorain Ansari (1089-1180 CE) was a celebrated Persian poet and mystic from Herat, Afghanistan. Her works, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, were highly influential in the development of Persian poetry.
Moving to more recent times, Hoorain Haidari (1926-2003) was an Afghan politician and feminist activist who played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and education in Afghanistan during the 20th century.
Lastly, Hoorain Bakhtiari (1934-2020) was an Iranian actress and film director who made significant contributions to the Iranian cinema industry, particularly during the pre-revolutionary era of the 1960s and 1970s.
While the name Hoorain has its roots in ancient Persian and Islamic cultures, it has continued to be used across various regions and has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, each leaving their mark on history through their accomplishments and contributions.
People
Hoorain + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hoorain: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hoorain?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 374 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hoorain going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 916,455 US residents.
Is Hoorain a common name?
We classify Hoorain as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 376 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hoorain most popular?
The single biggest year for Hoorain was 2020, when 52 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hoorain is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hoorain in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hoorain a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hoorain in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Hoorain still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hoorain in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hoorain can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Hoorain as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.