Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Taira since 1965
Babies named Taira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 159 |
| 1980s | 320 |
| 1990s | 328 |
| 2000s | 171 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s | 9 |
Meaning & origin
Taira is a name of uncertain origins that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1965, suggesting it may be a modern coinage or a respelling of an existing name. It reached its highest usage in 1988, when it ranked highest in popularity. In recent years, Taira has been on the rise again since 2022, though it remains uncommon and does not currently appear in the top 1000 names. The name has no strong ties to any specific state or region. Its appeal may stem from its soft vowel sound and similarity to more familiar names like Tara or Mira.
Taira first appeared in U.S. records in the mid-1960s, likely a respelling or variant of Tara, a name of Irish origin meaning 'hill.' It may also be a modern coinage combining popular sounds. The name experienced a peak in popularity in 1988 and has been rising again since 2022, though it remains relatively uncommon.
“Taira” around the world
Where Taira lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Taira
Names that share Taira's style, for a brother or sister.
