Rising since 1997, #1,082 for girls today.
Popularity of Aira since 1983
Babies named Aira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 364 |
| 2020s | 818 |
Meaning & origin
Aira is a name that entered U.S. records in 1983 and has been climbing in use since 1997. While still relatively uncommon, its rank of 1082 in 2025 means it is given to roughly 1 in 7207 baby girls, a level of rarity that appeals to parents seeking something distinctive without being obscure. Its peak year to date is 2025, suggesting growing interest. The name's highest concentration is in Massachusetts, Maryland, and New Jersey, indicating a regional preference in the Northeast. Aira's multiple possible origins and meanings add to its modern, international feel.
Aira has multiple proposed origins. In Finnish, it may derive from the word 'aira' meaning 'sprinkle' or 'shower', or be a short form of names like Aino. In Japanese, Aira can mean 'love' and 'song' or 'love' and 'village' depending on the kanji. In modern English usage, Aira has gained popularity as a given name, possibly influenced by similar-sounding names or as a creative spelling. It has been in use in the United States since 1983.
Where Aira is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aira” around the world
Where Aira lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
9
babies in 2025
New Zealand
16
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ai, Rara
Sibling names for Aira
Names that share Aira's style, for a brother or sister.
