Miaire
A given name of uncertain origin, possibly from the Greek word maieuomai meaning "to give birth".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Miaire. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Miaire today is around 2 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Miaire births was 2024 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Miaire. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Miaire. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2024
6 babies that year
Average age
2
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,832
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Miaire: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Miaire 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 Miaire during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Miaire
The name Miaire is thought to have originated in ancient Celtic cultures, with roots tracing back to the Brittonic branch of the Celtic language family. One possible derivation suggests it evolved from the Proto-Celtic word "mi-air," which translates to "gentle breeze" or "soft wind." This lends the name a poetic and romantic connotation, conjuring images of tranquility and natural beauty.
Another theory proposes that Miaire may have stemmed from the Proto-Celtic root "mī-ār," meaning "prosperous" or "fruitful." This interpretation imbues the name with a sense of abundance and fertility, potentially linking it to ancient pagan rituals celebrating the cycles of nature and the bounties of the earth.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Miaire can be traced back to medieval Wales and Cornwall, where it was borne by several notable figures. One such individual was Miaire ferch Llywelyn, a Welsh noblewoman who lived in the 13th century and played a pivotal role in the political intrigues of her time.
In the realm of literature, the name Miaire gained prominence through its appearance in the Mabinogion, a collection of Welsh medieval prose tales. The character Miaire, daughter of the legendary hero Pwyll, was depicted as a woman of exceptional beauty and grace, further solidifying the name's association with elegance and refinement.
Throughout history, several remarkable individuals have carried the name Miaire, leaving an indelible mark on various fields. One such figure was Miaire of Brittany (c. 1090-1141), a Breton noblewoman who founded several abbeys and was renowned for her piety and charitable works.
In the realm of arts, Miaire Gervais (1737-1818) was a French actress and playwright whose works were highly acclaimed during the Age of Enlightenment. Her contributions to the theater and literary world earned her a place among the most influential figures of her time.
Another notable bearer of the name was Miaire MacKinnon (1892-1976), a Scottish artist and illustrator celebrated for her vibrant depictions of Celtic mythology and folklore. Her works played a significant role in preserving and disseminating the rich cultural heritage of the Scottish Highlands.
Miaire Ní Dhochartaigh (1922-2001), an Irish language activist and educator, dedicated her life to promoting and preserving the Irish language and culture. Her efforts earned her widespread recognition and respect, cementing her legacy as a champion of linguistic and cultural preservation.
Lastly, Miaire Ní Mhaonaigh (born 1954) is a renowned Irish historian and academic, whose groundbreaking research on early medieval Ireland has shed new light on the complexities of that era. Her contributions to the field of Irish historical studies have been widely acclaimed and have inspired generations of scholars.
People
Miaire + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Miaire as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Miaire: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Miaire?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Miaire 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Miaire a common name?
We classify Miaire as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Miaire most popular?
The single biggest year for Miaire was 2024, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Miaire is about 2 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Miaire in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Miaire a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Miaire in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Miaire still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Miaire in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Miaire can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Miaire?
Want to know how many Americans are named Miaire? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.