Jaira
Every Jaira since 1983 — 544 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaira
Jaira is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,568 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 544 American babies have been named Jaira. Its peak came in 1999, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Jaira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaira year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,568 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,278 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,415 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,626 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,245 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,106 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,521 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,538 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,845 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,476 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,288 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,607 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,769 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10,758 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,692 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,461 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,406 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,195 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,594 |
| 2006 | 28 | #5,012 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,648 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,638 |
| 2003 | 25 | #5,005 |
| 2002 | 24 | #4,970 |
| 2001 | 26 | #4,605 |
| 2000 | 26 | #4,582 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,326 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,934 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,684 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jaira in 2025?
Jaira ranked #8,568 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaira?
544 babies have been named Jaira in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaira most popular?
Jaira peaked in 1999, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Jaira a boy or girl name?
Jaira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jaira rising or falling?
Jaira is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.