Eira
Meaningsnow · Welsh
- US rank
- #1,747
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,747 in 2025
116 babies were named Eira in the US in 2025. It has climbed 669 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1979–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Eira you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 13,850 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Eira, 116 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Eira would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEira first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Best yearEira is at its all-time high right now: #1,747 in 2025.
- TrendEira has climbed 669 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,747. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedEira is most popular in Washington, where it ranks #811, followed by Minnesota (#835) and New York (#980). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Eira means “snow”.
About the name Eira
Eira is a girl name of Welsh origin meaning “snow”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ira”. US birth records list Eira for girls from 1979 to 2025, in 29 of those 47 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,747 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,747, with 116 babies.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.1 | 322,581 girls |
| 1980s | 0.9 | 1,052,632 girls |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,587,302 girls |
| 2000s | 2.7 | 366,300 girls |
| 2010s | 19 | 54,025 girls |
| 2020s | 49 | 20,506 girls |
More Welsh girl names
- Girl name: Cecilia · blind
- Unisex name: Reese · ardor, enthusiasm
- Girl name: Arianna · most holy
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Morgan · possibly sea circle
- Girl name: Sabrina · River Severn
- Unisex name: Teagan · possibly poet
- Girl name: Gwendolyn · white ring
Questions about the name Eira
What does the name Eira mean?
Eira means “snow” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Eira?
Eira has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Cecilia, Reese, Arianna.
Is Eira a boy or girl name?
Eira is a girl name.
How popular is the name Eira?
Eira ranked #1,747 for US girls in 2025, given to 116 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,747).