Hera Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Hera' originates from Greek, specifically meaning 'lady' or 'mistress'. It evolved from the Ancient Greek 'Hēra' to the Modern Greek form. The name is associated with the queen of the gods in mythology, reflecting traits of strength and protection, but also jealousy. There is no biblical relevance to the name. Historically, it gained prominence through its mythological associations and continues to be recognized in modern culture.
The name Hera is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Hera has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Hera' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11362nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10575th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8649th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3393rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Hera' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Hera"
Pronunciation
/ˈhɛrə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name 'Hera' is derived from the ancient Greek word 'hēra', meaning 'lady' or 'mistress'. In Greek mythology, Hera is known as the queen of the gods and the goddess of marriage and family.
Meaning
Lady, mistress
Language Evolution
Hēra (Ancient Greek), Hera (Modern Greek)
Historical Usage
The name Hera has been in use since ancient times, especially in the context of Greek mythology. It gained popularity due to the cultural significance of the goddess in various ancient Greek stories and rituals.
Variants & Derivatives
Heraclea, Herakles, Hercules
Modern Popularity & Image
Hera is often perceived as a strong and protective figure, but also as a jealous and vengeful goddess in mythology. In contemporary culture, the name is sometimes used in literary and artistic contexts.
Famous People
Hera Pheri (fictional character from Indian cinema), Hera Syndulla (character from Star Wars franchise)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Hera"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Hera"
"Hera" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11362nd of 19264 | 33 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10575th of 27321 | 86 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8649th of 35406 | 197 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3393rd of 30306 | 562 |
Regional Popularity of "Hera" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Hera" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
87.11% 6501st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
61.96% 2780th/4487 |
54.87% 3743rd/6822 |
45.03% 2826th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Hera"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Hera" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.