What origin is the name Hera?

Hera comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Hera a popular name?

Hera is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Hera does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Hera?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Hera — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Hera

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hera

Hera

Girl

greek

2 syllables

Hera is a greek girl's name meaning "A Greek female name belonging to the queen of the gods, who was the patron goddess of marriage.".

Hera is a girl name of greek origin meaning "A Greek female name belonging to the queen of the gods, who was the patron goddess of marriage.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.