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Prayer

Girl name

Prayer has been given to 126 babies in the U.S. since 2000. It peaked in 2024. In 2025, about 1 in 160,727 girls was named Prayer.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

126

Peak year

2024 (21 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

2000

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

84% girls / 16% boys

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Prayer.

Sibling name ideas for Prayer

Same era and popularity as Prayer, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

FAQ

How popular is the name Prayer?

Prayer has been given to 126 babies in the U.S. since 2000. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Prayer peak?

Prayer peaked in 2024, when 21 babies were given the name.

Is Prayer a girl or boy name?

Prayer is primarily a girl name (84% of babies named Prayer are girls).

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