Rising since 2018, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Alaira since 2000
Babies named Alaira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 77 |
| 2020s | 62 |
Meaning & origin
Alaira is a modern invention that entered U.S. naming records around 2000 and has been steadily climbing in use, particularly since 2018. Its peak year so far is 2025, when it ranked 6,116 and occurred in roughly 1 in 84,593 births. The name's top state is Texas, reflecting regional trends for melodic, feminine names. While its origins are obscure, Alaira fits the contemporary pattern of names built on the popular 'Al-' opening paired with the lyrical '-aira' ending, similar to Alara or Elara. Parents drawn to distinctive yet soft-sounding names may find Alaira a fresh choice without historical baggage.
Alaira is a recent coinage, first appearing in U.S. birth records around 2000. It likely formed from the popular phonetic pattern of names like Alara or Alayra, combining the soft 'Al-' prefix with the fashionable '-aira' suffix. The name has no established historical or linguistic roots, reflecting modern naming trends toward unique, melodic-sounding names.
Where Alaira is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Laira, Allie
Variants: Alayra, Alara
Sibling names for Alaira
Names that share Alaira's style, for a brother or sister.
