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girl name · Welsh origin

Eira

/ AY-rah /
Girl Welsh 2 syllables
Meaning
Eira means Snow (Welsh).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Welsh
Pronunciation
AY-rah
Popularity
#1749 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Eira in the US, 1880–2025
198020002020

Eira first appears in US records in 1979. It peaked in 2025, when 116 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 116.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Eira popular?

Near its peak Eira is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

US babies given the name Eira, by decade
2020s 474
2010s 321
2000s 51
1990s 11
1980s 16
1970s 5

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Eira mean?

Eira is the Welsh word for “snow.”

Names like Eira

Welsh names with a similar feel and popularity.

Names that pair well with Eira

Popular Welsh names for a sibling or a middle name.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Eira mean?

Eira means Snow. Eira is the Welsh word for “snow.”

What is the origin of the name Eira?

Eira is of Welsh origin.

How do you pronounce Eira?

Eira is pronounced “AY-rah.”

Is Eira a boy or a girl name?

Eira is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Eira a popular name right now?

Eira is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

How popular is the name Eira?

In 2025, Eira ranked #1749 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Eira most popular?

Eira was most popular in 2025, when about 116 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Eira?

Names similar to Eira include Seren, Carys, Bronwen, Olwen, Angharad.

What names go well with Eira?

Welsh names that pair well with Eira include Megan, Dylan, Morgan, Owen, Reese.