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Ayrah

AY-rah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Aira or a modern invention.

2025 rank (girls)
#9,457
Babies named in 2025
10
Peak popularity
2019
2025 frequency
1 in 160,727 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2020

Declining since 2020, #9,457 for girls today.

Popularity of Ayrah since 2014

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

613192020Most births 2019Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2010s71
2020s82

Meaning & origin

Ayrah is a rare modern name first recorded in U.S. births in 2014. It reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking 9,457 and occurring in about 1 in 160,727 births in 2025. Since 2020, its usage has been declining, and it remains uncommon with no strong geographical concentration. Ayrah's appeal likely lies in its phonetic similarity to trendy names like Aria and Mira, combined with a distinctive spelling. As a modern coinage, it lacks deep historical roots but fits comfortably within contemporary naming patterns favoring soft, vowel-starting endings.

Ayrah first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2014, likely a modern coinage inspired by names like Aira, Ayra, or Aria. Its spelling and sound align with fashionable -rah endings. There is no established historical or linguistic derivation.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ayr, Ari

Variants: Ayra, Aira

Sibling names for Ayrah

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

Sisters: Aria, Mira, Lyra, Zara, Nora

Brothers: Ezra, Kai, Asher, Milo, Finn

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Ayrah mean?
The meaning is uncertain. It is likely a modern invention or a variant of Aira, possibly derived from the Arabic 'ayrah' meaning 'noble' or the Hebrew 'Ari' meaning 'lion,' but none are directly attested.
How popular is the name Ayrah?
Ayrah is rare. In 2025, it ranked 9,457 with about 1 in 160,727 girls receiving the name. It peaked in popularity in 2019 and has been declining since 2020.
Is Ayrah a boy or girl name?
Ayrah is almost exclusively given to girls. U.S. Social Security data shows it as a female name since its first recorded use in 2014.