Nira
- US rank
- #4,878
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #463 in 1933
27 babies were named Nira in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,447 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Nira you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 59,524 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Nira, 27 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nira would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNira first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1933, when it ranked #463. Today it's #4,878, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowNira is 3.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 227,273 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 59,524.
- TrendNira has climbed 1,447 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,878. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Nira
Nira is a girl name of Hebrew origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-ira”. US birth records list Nira for girls from 1917 to 2025, in 67 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1933, when it ranked #463 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,878, with 27 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.2 | 461,538 girls |
| 1920s | 1.4 | 709,220 girls |
| 1930s | 27 | 37,078 girls |
| 1940s | 1.3 | 763,359 girls |
| 1950s | 3.4 | 295,858 girls |
| 1960s | 1.0 | 980,392 girls |
| 1970s | 3.0 | 334,448 girls |
| 1980s | 2.3 | 436,681 girls |
| 1990s | 1.0 | 1,010,101 girls |
| 2000s | 4.0 | 250,000 girls |
| 2010s | 5.7 | 176,056 girls |
| 2020s | 13 | 77,821 girls |
More Hebrew girl names
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aria · solo melody
- Girl name: Ella · possibly all, entirely
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Sadie · princess
Questions about the name Nira
What is the origin of the name Nira?
Nira has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Mia, Isabella, Ava.
Is Nira a boy or girl name?
Nira is a girl name.
How popular is the name Nira?
Nira ranked #4,878 for US girls in 2025, given to 27 babies. Its best year was 1933 (#463).