Hooriya
A feminine Arabic name meaning "paradise, garden of bliss".
Name Census estimates that about 70 living Americans carry the first name Hooriya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hooriya today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hooriya births was 2017 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hooriya. 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 Hooriya with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hooriya. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
70
~ 1 in 4,896,491 Americans
Peak year
2017
9 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,547
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Hooriya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hooriya from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 43 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Hooriya remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hooriya 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 Hooriya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hooriya
The name Hooriya originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle Eastern region. It is derived from the Arabic word "hoor," which means "beautiful woman" or "virgin of paradise." The name is often associated with Islamic traditions and beliefs, as it is mentioned in the Quran in reference to the heavenly maidens or houris that await the righteous in paradise.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hooriya can be found in Islamic literature, where it is used to describe the celestial beings promised to the pious in the afterlife. The name carries connotations of purity, beauty, and spiritual rewards, making it a popular choice among Muslim communities.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hooriya. One such figure was Hooriya bint al-Hajjaj (born around 670 CE), a renowned poet and scholar from the Umayyad Caliphate. Her poems and literary works have been preserved and studied as part of the rich cultural heritage of the Arab world.
Another prominent Hooriya was Hooriya al-Naqqash (born in the late 18th century), a renowned Iraqi calligrapher and artist. Her intricate calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts have been showcased in various museums and galleries, celebrating the artistic traditions of the region.
In the 20th century, Hooriya Mashhoor (1914-1967) was an influential Egyptian actress and singer. She gained widespread popularity for her performances in Egyptian films and her contribution to the cultural renaissance of the Arab world during her time.
Hooriya Farooqi (born in 1956) is a contemporary Pakistani politician and social activist. She has been a vocal advocate for women's rights and has served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan, working towards empowering women and promoting gender equality.
Hooriya Ibrahim (born in 1973) is a renowned Sudanese singer and songwriter. Her powerful vocals and thought-provoking lyrics have garnered her international recognition, and she has become a prominent figure in the Sudanese music scene, using her voice to address social and political issues.
The name Hooriya has a rich history rooted in the cultural and religious traditions of the Middle East. It has been carried by notable figures across various fields, including literature, art, entertainment, and politics, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who bear this name.
People
Hooriya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hooriya as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hooriya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hooriya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 70 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hooriya 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 4,896,491 US residents.
Is Hooriya a common name?
We classify Hooriya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 71 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hooriya most popular?
The single biggest year for Hooriya was 2017, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hooriya is about 10 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 Hooriya in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hooriya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hooriya 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 Hooriya still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hooriya 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 Hooriya 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 share the name Hooriya?
You can see how many people have the name Hooriya on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.