UK girl's name
Heran
A feminine Iranian name meaning "woman" or "lady".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Heran is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Heran popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 11 births.
This profile covers 75 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2013 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 64% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 75 living people in the UK are called Heran. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Heran ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 11 girls were registered as Heran.
- • About 75 living people in the UK are estimated to have Heran as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3318
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2019
11 births
Estimated living
75
2026
Meaning
What does Heran mean?
The name Heran has its roots in the Persian language, originating from the ancient Iranian region during the pre-Islamic era. It is derived from the Old Persian word "Heran," which means "leader" or "chieftain." This name carries strong connotations of authority, command, and leadership.
In the ancient Persian texts, particularly the Zoroastrian scriptures, the name Heran is mentioned as one of the noble warriors who fought alongside the legendary hero Rostam. These stories depict Heran as a brave and valiant soldier, renowned for his prowess on the battlefield.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Heran can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, when a Persian nobleman named Heran served as a governor in the Achaemenid Empire during the reign of Darius the Great. Historical records indicate that Heran played a crucial role in the administration of the empire and was highly regarded for his loyalty and competence.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Heran. In the 9th century CE, Heran was the name of a renowned Persian poet and scholar who contributed significantly to the literary and intellectual landscape of his time. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and wisdom, have been preserved and celebrated in Persian literature.
During the medieval period, Heran al-Rashid was a celebrated Arab mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of trigonometry and geometry, and his works were widely studied and referenced by scholars across the Islamic world.
In more recent times, Heran Chowdhury was a prominent Bangladeshi activist and politician who played a pivotal role in the country's struggle for independence from Pakistan in the late 20th century. Born in 1928, Chowdhury dedicated his life to the cause of democracy and human rights, and his name remains etched in the annals of Bangladesh's history.
Another notable figure with the name Heran was Heran Abeyewardene, a Sri Lankan diplomat and statesman who served as the country's Foreign Minister from 1970 to 1977. Born in 1913, Abeyewardene was instrumental in shaping Sri Lanka's foreign policy during a crucial period in its history.
While the name Heran has its origins in the ancient Persian language, it has transcended cultural boundaries and found its place in various regions and societies throughout history, adorning the lives of leaders, scholars, artists, and visionaries who have left an indelible mark on their respective fields.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Heran over time
The chart below shows babies named Heran registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Heran, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Heran by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Heran was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2635 | 48 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3672 | 27 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Heran
- Hannah 67,635
- Holly 52,307
- Harriet 24,781
- Hollie 17,902
- Harper 15,784
- Heidi 12,675
- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Heran: questions and answers
How popular is the name Heran in the UK right now?
In 2024, Heran was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Heran most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 11 babies registered as Heran in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Heran?
A feminine Iranian name meaning "woman" or "lady".
How many people are called Heran in the UK?
A total of 75 babies have been registered as Heran across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.