Praise
1 syllable
⚧ Unisex ◎ English ◈ 1 syllable
"Expression of admiration or approval."

From English

Praise means to glorify or worship — from the Latin pretium (price/value). Praise IS the most fundamental human expression of worship AND gratitude. The name IS the word for the most direct glorification. One syllable of the most fundamental worship, direct glorification, and maximum gratitude.

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Praise at a glance
MeaningExpression of admiration or approval.
OriginEnglish
GenderUnisex
Syllables1
NumerologyLife Path 5
US Rank (today)#3584
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Why parents love Praise
  • Praise IS the most fundamental worship.The most direct expression of gratitude.One syllable with a powerful, Latin sound: PRAYZ.The meaning glorify IS maximally devotional.The most directly worshipful virtue-name.
The vibe of Praise
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Origin & history of Praise
Latin pretium (value) praise
1
English roots
Praise IS the most fundamental expression of worship AND gratitude.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Latin.
3
Today
Praise remains a beloved choice, ranking #3584 in the US. 1,238 babies have been named Praise since 1990.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Praise?
2019 peak year
Praise has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #3584), with about 68 babies named Praise each year. In 2019, 55 babies received the name (ranked #2987). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 1,238.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
55 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #2,987)
68 Avg. per year
(last decade)
680 Total registrations
last 10 years
1,238 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #3,584) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Praise
5
Life path number
The Adventurer
Freedom, adventure and curiosity.

Praise's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — worshipful communication. People named Praise tend to be powerful, grateful, and gifted at being the most direct glorification.

Most direct glorification
Fundamental-worship
Gratitude-devotion
Powerful-Latin
Maximum-virtue
P7
R9
A1
I9
S1
E5
Sum: 32 → Life path 5
Personality of Praise
🌍
Free spirit
Adventure calls and they always answer.
Electric energy
Things happen around them — exciting, unexpected.
🦋
Adaptable
New situations are opportunities, never threats.
💬
Natural charmer
There's something magnetic about them.
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