Tiaira
A feminine name derived from Kiera, meaning "little dark one".
Name Census estimates that about 445 living Americans carry the first name Tiaira. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tiaira today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tiaira births was 1995 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tiaira. 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
445
~ 1 in 770,234 Americans
Peak year
1995
43 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2012 SSA rank
#19,305
Tracked since 1979
Census
Tiaira in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 347 people with the first name Tiaira, which placed it at #26,696 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#26,696
National first-name rank
People counted
347
347 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
78.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tiaira
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tiaira is Black at 78.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.6%) and White (6.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Tiaira described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Tiaira at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American78.4% · 272
- Two or more races8.6% · 30
- White6.9% · 24
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 12
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 3
Popularity
Tiaira: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tiaira from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 246 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tiaira 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 Tiaira during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tiairas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tiaira
The name Tiaira is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich cultural heritage. Its origins can be traced back to the indigenous peoples of South America, specifically the Quechua civilization of the Andes region. In the Quechua language, the name is believed to be derived from the words "tiya," meaning "flower," and "ira," signifying "beautiful" or "radiant." This linguistic root suggests that Tiaira was initially conceived as a poetic epithet, encapsulating the beauty and grace of nature's blossoms.
While records of the name's earliest usage are scarce, some scholars suggest that it may have been borne by prominent figures within the Quechua community during the pre-Columbian era. However, it was not until the Spanish conquest and colonization of the Americas that the name gained wider recognition and spread beyond its native territories.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name Tiaira can be found in the writings of Spanish chroniclers from the 16th century, who recounted tales of their encounters with indigenous communities. In these accounts, Tiaira is sometimes mentioned as the name of a revered female leader or a celebrated beauty among the Quechua people.
As the centuries passed, the name Tiaira gradually made its way into the annals of history, borne by notable individuals across various cultures and regions. One such example is Tiaira Guzmán, a renowned 17th-century Spanish painter renowned for her exquisite portraits and religious scenes. Her works adorned the walls of churches and noble households throughout Spain, cementing her legacy as a master of the brush.
In the realm of literature, the name Tiaira found its way into the pages of renowned novels and poems. One notable figure is Tiaira Montero, a 19th-century Cuban poet whose lyrical verses captured the essence of her homeland's vibrant landscapes and rich cultural tapestry. Her work played a vital role in shaping the literary traditions of the Caribbean region.
Tiaira also made its mark in the field of music, with the likes of Tiaira Santamaría, a celebrated Mexican singer and composer of the early 20th century. Her enchanting voice and captivating melodies earned her widespread acclaim, and her contributions to the mariachi tradition continue to resonate across generations.
Another notable figure bearing the name Tiaira is Tiaira Alvarez, a pioneering Peruvian archaeologist who dedicated her life to uncovering the secrets of the ancient Quechua civilizations. Her groundbreaking discoveries and meticulous research shed light on the rich cultural heritage of the Andes, earning her recognition as a leading authority in her field.
Through the ages, the name Tiaira has transcended borders and cultures, carrying with it a sense of beauty, grace, and a connection to the natural world. While its origins may be rooted in the indigenous traditions of South America, it has blossomed into a name that resonates with people from all walks of life, serving as a testament to the enduring power of names and their ability to weave together diverse histories and narratives.
People
Tiaira + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tiaira: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tiaira?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 445 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tiaira 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 770,234 US residents.
Is Tiaira a common name?
We classify Tiaira as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 461 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tiaira most popular?
The single biggest year for Tiaira was 1995, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tiaira is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Tiaira in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 347 people with the name Tiaira, or 0.11 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #26,696 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Tiaira in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Tiaira?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Tiaira leans strongly female. 338 people counted with this name were female (98.8%), compared with 4 male bearers (1.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Tiaira?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tiaira is Black at 78.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.6%) and White (6.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Tiaira most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Tiaira in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.4% (272 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Tiaira in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tiaira a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tiaira 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.
Is Tiaira still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tiaira 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 Tiaira 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.
How many people have the name Tiaira?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.