Eira
4 countries#361 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Eira was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,067 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #532 · peaked in 2021 with 138 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,026 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #361 · peaked in 2021 with 129 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
878 births recorded 1979–2025 · currently #1747 · peaked in 2025 with 116 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Minnesota, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
31 births recorded 2014–2025 · currently #632 · peaked in 2018 with 7 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
10 births recorded 2021–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 2021 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Eira’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #2540 | — |
| 2003 | #4373 | ↓1833 |
| 2004 | #2802 | ↑1571 |
| 2005 | #1934 | ↑868 |
| 2006 | #2320 | ↓386 |
| 2007 | #1741 | ↑579 |
| 2008 | #1718 | ↑23 |
| 2009 | #1287 | ↑431 |
| 2010 | #1093 | ↑194 |
| 2011 | #1225 | ↓132 |
| 2012 | #887 | ↑338 |
| 2013 | #772 | ↑115 |
| 2014 | #715 | ↑57 |
| 2015 | #549 | ↑166 |
| 2016 | #509 | ↑40 |
| 2017 | #464 | ↑45 |
| 2018 | #368 | ↑96 |
| 2019 | #448 | ↓80 |
| 2020 | #406 | ↑42 |
| 2021 | #361 | ↑45 |
Frequently asked questions about Eira
Is Eira a popular name?
Yes — Eira currently ranks #361 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Eira more common for boys or girls?
Eira is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Eira most popular?
Eira peaked in 2021 in England & Wales, with 129 recorded births that year.
Is Eira rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Eira’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2096 in 1996 to #361 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Eira?
At least 1,945 babies have been recorded with the name Eira across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Eira popular in more than one country?
Yes — Eira appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Eira?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Eira include Ahlani, Callahan, Lucinda, Lynlee.
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