Hope or aspiration
Derived from the Arabic word meaning hope or expectation. It is a popular name in the Muslim world and among Arabic-speaking communities, often chosen for its positive and forward-looking sentiment. While it is used for both boys and girls in some cultures, it is predominantly feminine in many regions.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Human rights lawyer and activist
Lebanese singer and pop icon
Award-winning science fiction and fantasy writer
Giant puppet representing a young Syrian refugee girl · The Walk
