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Ayira

ah-YEE-rah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Aira or Ayra, or a modern coinage derived from the Aymara word for 'queen' or 'princess'.

2025 rank (girls)
#7,491
Babies named in 2025
14
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 114,805 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2016

Rising since 2016, #7,491 for girls today.

Popularity of Ayira since 2007

Babies named Ayira per year in U.S. Social Security records.

10192920102020Most births 2024Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s12
2010s36
2020s85

Meaning & origin

Ayira is a rare modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 2007. As of the most recent data, it ranked 7,491 in 2025, with about 1 in every 114,805 baby girls receiving the name. Its popularity has been rising since 2016, with a peak in 2024. The name's origins are not firmly established; it may be a creative variant of names like Aira or Ayra, or possibly derived from the Aymara word for 'queen', though this connection lacks strong evidence. Given its recent emergence and lack of deep historical roots, Ayira is best understood as a modern coinage chosen for its pleasing sound and uniqueness.

Ayira is a name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2007, suggesting a modern coinage or recent adoption from outside the English-speaking world. Its sound resembles names like Aira and Ayra, which have Arabic, Hebrew, or Sanskrit origins, but no direct derivation is firmly established. Some sources propose a connection to the Aymara language of Bolivia, where 'ayira' means 'queen' or 'princess', but this remains speculative due to lack of documented use in that culture.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ay, Yira, Aya

Variants: Aira, Ayra, Aiyra

Sibling names for Ayira

Names that share Ayira's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Maya, Lila, Zara, Nia, Kira

Brothers: Ezra, Milo, Kai, Leo, Ravi

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Ayira mean?
Ayira is of uncertain origin, though it may be a modern variant of Aira or Ayra. Some speculative interpretations connect it to the Aymara word for 'queen' or 'princess'.
How popular is the name Ayira?
Ayira is rare in the United States, ranking 7,491 in 2025. It was given to roughly 1 in every 114,805 baby girls that year.
Is Ayira a boy's or girl's name?
Ayira is most commonly a girl's name, though its use is not exclusively female.