What does Eira mean?
Eira is the Welsh word for “snow.”
What does Seren mean?
The modern Welsh word for 'star', a popular girls' name in Wales. (A separate Turkish surname Seren is unrelated.)
Eira vs Seren
Which is more popular?
Eira is more popular than Seren today: about 116 US babies were given the name Eira in 2025, compared with 50 named Seren.
| Eira | Seren | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Snow | Star |
| Origin | Welsh | welsh |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | AY-rah | SEH-ren |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1979 | 1981 |
| Peak year | 2025 (116) | 2016 (62) |
| In 2025 | 116 | 50 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Eira
Seren
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Eira | Seren |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 474 | 214 |
| 2010s | 321 | 471 |
| 2000s | 51 | 255 |
| 1990s | 11 | 62 |
| 1980s | 16 | 24 |
| 1970s | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Eira or Seren more popular?
Eira is more popular than Seren today: about 116 US babies were given the name Eira in 2025, compared with 50 named Seren.
What is the difference between Eira and Seren?
Eira means Snow (Welsh origin), while Seren means Star (welsh origin).
Which name is older, Eira or Seren?
In US records, Eira first appears in 1979 and Seren in 1981, so Eira has the longer recorded history.