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Deaira

A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly Greek, meaning "divine air" or "celestial breeze".

Name Census estimates that about 571 living Americans carry the first name Deaira. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Deaira today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deaira births was 1998 (28 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Deaira. 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

571

~ 1 in 600,270 Americans

Peak year

1998

28 babies that year

Average age

22

years old

2024 SSA rank

#9,683

Tracked since 1987

Popularity

Deaira: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Deaira from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 188 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.

Babies born per year

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Decades

Deaira 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 Deaira during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1980s02727
1990s0185185
2000s0188188
2010s0130130
2020s05252

Geography

Where Deairas live

Origin

Meaning and history of Deaira

The name Deaira has its linguistic roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent around the 3rd century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit words "deva," meaning "divine" or "heavenly," and "aira," which translates to "earth" or "land." This combination suggests a meaning akin to "divine land" or "heavenly earth."

In the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Vedas and Upanishads, the name Deaira is sometimes mentioned in reference to deities or divine beings associated with the earth and its fertility. Some scholars have linked it to the goddess Prithvi, the personification of the Earth in Hindu mythology.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Deaira can be traced back to ancient inscriptions and historical records from the Mauryan Empire, which ruled over a vast expanse of the Indian subcontinent from around 322 BCE to 185 BCE. During this period, the name was occasionally bestowed upon individuals, particularly those born into aristocratic or influential families.

One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Deaira was a influential scholar and philosopher who lived during the reign of the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. Although little is known about her life, she is credited with contributing to the philosophical discourse of the time.

In the 7th century CE, during the Gupta Empire, a prominent female poet and writer known as Deaira gained recognition for her literary works, which explored themes of spirituality and the natural world. Her poetry was widely celebrated and influenced subsequent generations of writers.

Another notable figure named Deaira was a renowned herbalist and healer who lived in the 11th century CE during the Chalukya dynasty. She is believed to have authored several treatises on traditional Indian medicine and the healing properties of plants, which were widely studied and referenced by practitioners of the era.

During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century, a renowned female artist and calligrapher named Deaira gained fame for her exquisite works of art. Her intricate calligraphic pieces and intricate miniature paintings adorned the walls of many Mughal palaces and monuments, showcasing her exceptional talent and skill.

In the 18th century, a philanthropist and social reformer named Deaira made significant contributions to improving the lives of the underprivileged in her community. She established several schools and orphanages, advocating for education and social welfare initiatives that were ahead of her time.

People

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FAQ

Deaira: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Deaira?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 571 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deaira 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 600,270 US residents.

Is Deaira a common name?

We classify Deaira as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 582 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Deaira most popular?

The single biggest year for Deaira was 1998, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deaira is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Deaira a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deaira 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.

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