To read or recite
Derived from the Arabic word meaning 'to read' or 'to recite.' It holds significant religious importance as it is the first word of the Quran revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, emphasizing the value of knowledge and learning.
Less common today
Iqra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,476 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Award-winning Pakistani television actress
Canadian Member of Parliament
British-Somali football coach and activist
