Rising since 1985, #2,298 for girls today.
Popularity of Saira since 1967
Babies named Saira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 115 |
| 1980s | 372 |
| 1990s | 718 |
| 2000s | 1,070 |
| 2010s | 778 |
| 2020s | 587 |
Meaning & origin
Saira has been in use in the United States since 1967, but its popularity has grown considerably, with a notable upward trajectory since 1985. The name reached its peak rank in 2021, and in 2025 it ranked 2298, with about 1 in 20,345 girls receiving the name. While Saira is used across the country, it is most common in New York, Texas, and California. Its exact meaning is debated, but it is widely associated with nobility or floral beauty, giving it a gentle elegance that appeals to modern parents seeking a name with cultural depth.
Saira is likely a variant of the Arabic name Sahira, meaning 'noble' or 'excellent,' or a variant of Zahra, meaning 'flower' or 'blooming.' The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim families globally. In South Asia, it is often chosen for its pleasant sound and positive connotations, though its exact derivation remains debated.
Where Saira is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Saira” around the world
Where Saira lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sai, Rara, Sair
Sibling names for Saira
Names that share Saira's style, for a brother or sister.
