Aira
Every Aira since 1983 — 1,318 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aira
Aira is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,082 in 2025 with 223 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 1,318 American babies have been named Aira. Its peak came in 2025, when 223 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aira year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 223 | #1,082 |
| 2024 | 179 | #1,292 |
| 2023 | 129 | #1,614 |
| 2022 | 128 | #1,648 |
| 2021 | 101 | #1,944 |
| 2020 | 58 | #2,824 |
| 2019 | 79 | #2,287 |
| 2018 | 60 | #2,812 |
| 2017 | 59 | #2,837 |
| 2016 | 42 | #3,658 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,470 |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,030 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,045 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,123 |
| 2011 | 22 | #5,942 |
| 2010 | 13 | #8,716 |
| 2009 | 10 | #10,704 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,422 |
| 2007 | 10 | #10,842 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10,636 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,228 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,062 |
| 2002 | 5 | #15,501 |
| 2001 | 6 | #13,554 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,195 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #12,990 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,332 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aira in 2025?
Aira ranked #1,082 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 223 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aira?
1,318 babies have been named Aira in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aira most popular?
Aira peaked in 2025, when 223 newborns received the name.
Is Aira a boy or girl name?
Aira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aira rising or falling?
Aira is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.