Gender: Female
Origin: English
Meaning: Flower Name, Flowering Shrub, Named After the Plant Heather
Pronunciation: HEH-ther, /ˈhɛðər/, HH EH DH ER
Popularity Rank: #1,044
The name Heather originates from the English language and refers to the small shrub with pink or white flowers. It symbolizes beauty, solitude, and protection. It is a popular name for baby girls.
The name Heather is of English origin and means Flower Name, Flowering Shrub, Named After the Plant Heather, Which are a Variety of Small Shrubs with Pink or White Flowers which Commonly Grow in Rocky Areas. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Heather is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and 80 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: HEH-ther
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈhɛðər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH EH DH ER
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
DH: Pronounce as in "this" (DH IH S)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Heather is recorded 62,312 times globally, ranking it as the 1,044th most common name worldwide.
Heather is most prevalent in United States of America, with 37,964 occurrences, making it the 120th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Heather is found among 1 in every 38 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #120 | 1 : 48 |
| United Kingdom | #167 | 1 : 38 |
| Canada | #76 | 1 : 74 |
| South Africa | #1,108 | 1 : 1,194 |
| Ireland | #389 | 1 : 144 |
| Costa Rica | #641 | 1 : 375 |
| France | #4,699 | 1 : 4,830 |
| Italy | #5,532 | 1 : 4,927 |
| Hong Kong | #1,819 | 1 : 2,810 |
| Jamaica | #400 | 1 : 572 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Heather from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 27, 2024 06:56 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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