To express admiration or gratitude
Derived from the English word, this name reflects an act of worship or high esteem. It is often chosen by parents as a 'virtue name' to express thankfulness for the child's birth or to signify a life of devotion. While rare in the United States, it is a popular choice in English-speaking African communities, particularly in Nigeria.
Less common today
Praise isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,444 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Daughter of actor and singer Tyrese Gibson
