Aaira
A modern name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Sanskrit.
Name Census estimates that about 510 living Americans carry the first name Aaira. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aaira today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aaira births was 2024 (93 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aaira. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
510
~ 1 in 672,067 Americans
Peak year
2024
93 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,061
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Aaira: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aaira from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 290 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aaira by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aaira during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aairas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. New York, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Aaira, while Massachusetts, Florida, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aaira
The name Aaira is a relatively modern invention, with no clear historical or etymological origins. It appears to be a creative combination of sounds, possibly inspired by similar-sounding names from various cultures.
While the exact origin of Aaira is uncertain, it shares some similarities with names found in different languages and cultures. For instance, the "Aa" sound is present in many Arabic names, such as Aalia or Aamir. The "ira" portion could be loosely connected to Persian or Sanskrit roots, where names like Ira or Iraa are found.
However, there are no definitive records of Aaira being used as a traditional name in any specific culture or language. It seems to have emerged as a unique and modern name choice, potentially influenced by the desire for a distinctive and melodic name.
Due to its recent popularization, there are no well-known historical figures or ancient references associated with the name Aaira. The earliest recorded examples of this name are likely from modern birth records and databases.
That being said, a few notable individuals with the name Aaira can be found in recent times:
1. Aaira Rajput, an Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and television series.
2. Aaira Dwivedi, an Indian singer and songwriter who gained recognition through music reality shows.
3. Aaira Khan, the daughter of Indian actor Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao.
4. Aaira Saxena, an Indian model and beauty pageant titleholder.
5. Aaira Sharma, an Indian child artist who has appeared in various television commercials and shows.
While the name Aaira lacks a deep historical background, its unique sound and spelling have contributed to its growing popularity as a modern name choice, particularly in certain regions and communities.
People
Aaira + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aaira as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aaira: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aaira?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 510 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aaira going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 672,067 US residents.
Is Aaira a common name?
We classify Aaira as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 513 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aaira most popular?
The single biggest year for Aaira was 2024, when 93 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aaira is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aaira a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aaira in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.