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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A solemn request or expression of devotion, typically to God
- Origin
- English (word/virtue name)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- PRAIR
Prayer is an English word name that carries its everyday meaning right on the surface: a solemn request or expression of devotion, typically to God. There's no hidden translation to look up or debate — the name says exactly what it means every time it's spoken. For parents drawn to virtue names, it's about as direct as they come.
Meaning & Origin of Prayer
Meaning: A solemn request or expression of devotion, typically to God.
Origin: English (word/virtue name).
How to Pronounce Prayer
PRAIRIPA /prɛər/
Popularity of Prayer
In 2024, 13 babies were named Prayer, putting it at #8286 nationally — and that same year also marks its highest rank across the full Social Security data range from 2000 to 2024.
Names Like Prayer
These names have followed a similar path to Prayer in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Prayer mean?
A solemn request or expression of devotion, typically to God.
How do you pronounce Prayer?
Prayer is pronounced PRAIR (IPA: /prɛər/).
Is Prayer a popular name right now?
Prayer is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #8286 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2000–2024.)
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