Declining since 2020, #3,975 for girls today.
Popularity of Anaira since 2000
Babies named Anaira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 79 |
| 2010s | 216 |
| 2020s | 243 |
Meaning & origin
Anaira is a modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2000, reflecting the ongoing trend of creating new names from familiar sounds and endings. It reached its peak popularity in 2021, with a rank of 3,975 in 2025, indicating that roughly 1 in every 44,646 newborn girls received the name that year. The name has been on a downward trajectory since 2020, but it remains in use, particularly in Florida and California. As a contemporary coinage, Anaira has no ancient etymology or established meaning, but its melodic quality and resemblance to names like Anaya and Zaira give it a fashionable appeal among parents seeking distinctive names.
Anaira first appeared in U.S. birth records in the year 2000, rising in use during the 2010s and peaking in 2021. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly influenced by fashionable names ending in -aira (like Kaira or Zaira) or as a respelling of Anaya or Aniya. The name has no established historical or linguistic root, and its meaning is speculative.
Where Anaira is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Anaira
Names that share Anaira's style, for a brother or sister.
