Gender: Unisex
Origin: English
Meaning: Trust, Faith, Belief, Expectation Belief, Wish, Desire
Pronunciation: hōp, /hoʊp/, HH OW P
Popularity Rank: #2,997
The name Hope is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word 'hopian' meaning 'to wish, to expect'. It symbolizes optimism, faith, and the belief that good things will happen.
The name Hope is of English origin and means Trust, Faith, Belief, Expectation Belief, Wish, Desire. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Hope is commonly found in United States of America, Nigeria, South Africa, and 86 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: hōp
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /hoʊp/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH OW P
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
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At NamesLook, the name Hope is recorded 21,326 times globally, ranking it as the 2,997th most common name worldwide.
Hope is most prevalent in United States of America, with 5,704 occurrences, making it the 845th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Hope is found among 1 in every 228 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #845 | 1 : 317 |
| Nigeria | #244 | 1 : 228 |
| South Africa | #488 | 1 : 572 |
| United Kingdom | #1,048 | 1 : 480 |
| Egypt | #4,721 | 1 : 3,983 |
| Italy | #4,108 | 1 : 3,249 |
| Canada | #1,461 | 1 : 1,019 |
| Saudi Arabia | #7,527 | 1 : 8,791 |
| Iraq | #4,494 | 1 : 3,982 |
| France | #5,067 | 1 : 5,301 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Hope from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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