Rising since 2008, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Aneira since 2008
Babies named Aneira per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aneira's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 76 |
| 2020s | 64 |
Meaning & origin
Aneira is a modern Welsh name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2008. As of 2025, it ranks 7,133, with a 1 in 107,151 birth rate, making it a rare choice. Its trajectory has been steadily rising since 2008, with its peak year being 2025, suggesting growing interest. While its etymology is debated, it fits within a cluster of melodic Welsh names like Anwen and Arianwen that have gained modest international attention. The name has no recorded top states, indicating spread across the country without a strong regional concentration.
Aneira is a modern Welsh name, possibly derived from the Welsh elements 'an' (intensive prefix) and 'eira' (snow), but more commonly associated with 'ann' (much) and 'aur' (gold), giving the meaning 'much gold'. It rose to prominence in Wales in the 21st century, partly influenced by the popularity of names like Anwen and Arianwen. Outside Wales, it gained some usage in English-speaking countries, though it remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ani, Nira, Ane
Sibling names for Aneira
Names that share Aneira's style, for a brother or sister.
