girl's name
Eira
AY-ruh or EYE-ruh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 2,644
England and Wales
#379
2025 births
Eira is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 116 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2023, when 140 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 4,705 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Eira Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 98 |
| 2010s | 679 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 711 |
How Popular Is Eira?
In 2025, Eira was given to 112 babies in England and Wales, ranking #379 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Eira Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
How Eira Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Eïra | Eïra is a rare spelling of Eira, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Eira
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Eira Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Eira over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Eira
- Pronunciation AY-ruh or EYE-ruh
Sibling Names for Eira
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Eira — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Eira
How popular is the name Eira?
In 2025, Eira was given to 112 babies in England and Wales, ranking #379 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Eira a girl's or a boy's name?
Eira is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Eira?
Eira has 2 syllables.
When was Eira most popular?
Eira peaked in 2023, when 140 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Eira a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Eira currently ranks #379 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.