The nameHouria
Houria is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "freedom". It was most given in France in 1962, the year of Algerian independence.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Houria comes from the Arabic hurriya, "freedom".
Origin
Arabic, especially Algerian.
History
Houria appeared in France in the early 1950s and peaked in 1962, the year of Algeria's independence.
Popularity of the name Houria
Houria in France
Houria was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 745 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Houria. Its rise began around 1956, and it peaked in 1962. Half of all babies named Houria in France were born before 1977, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 15 births a year on average, against 21 in the five years before.
Houria in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Houria mean?
Houria comes from the Arabic hurriya, "freedom".
What is the origin of the name Houria?
Arabic, especially Algerian.
Is Houria a girl's or a boy's name?
Houria is a girl's name.