Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Leaira since 1991
Babies named Leaira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 110 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Leaira is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1991. It has never reached the top 1,000 ranks, which means its rarity remains high; the one-in-N figure is not available due to low counts. Its popularity peaked in 2006, but after a period of decline, it has been rising again since 2022. Leaira has not been recorded in any state's top lists, indicating geographically scattered use. The name aligns with a contemporary pattern of creative, soft-sounding names ending in 'a', and its trajectory suggests it is gaining modest traction among parents seeking distinctive choices.
Leaira first appeared in U.S. records in 1991 and is likely a modern invented name, possibly combining elements from names like Leia (from the Hebrew meaning 'weary' or 'meadow') and the popular -aira suffix. Its rise in the 2000s reflects broader trends of melodic, vowel-heavy names for girls. No traditional etymology has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lea, Airy, Lee
Sibling names for Leaira
Names that share Leaira's style, for a brother or sister.
