Eira Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Eira is a Welsh name meaning 'snow', derived from the Welsh language. It has historical roots in Old Welsh and has evolved into its current form. The name embodies qualities of beauty and tranquility associated with snow. It has no biblical relevance, but has gained popularity in modern times as a nature-inspired name, with variants such as Eir and Eirlys.
The name Eira is most popular in Colorado, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Eira has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Eira' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18891st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13305th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3088th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Eira' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Eira"
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪrə/
Origin
Welsh
Etymology
The name Eira is derived from the Welsh word for 'snow'. It reflects the beauty and purity associated with snow in nature.
Meaning
snow
Language Evolution
Eira (Modern Welsh), Eira (Old Welsh)
Historical Usage
Eira has gained popularity in recent years as a name choice in Wales and among people who appreciate nature-inspired names.
Variants & Derivatives
Eir, Eirwen, Eirlys
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Eira is perceived as a unique and elegant name, often associated with nature and tranquility.
Famous People
Eira Jones (Welsh artist), Eira D. Smith (Welsh author)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Eira"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Eira"
"Eira" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18891st of 27321 | 21 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 13305th of 35406 | 98 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3088th of 30306 | 638 |
Regional Popularity of "Eira" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Eira" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
63.40% 2526th/3984 |
65.19% 2925th/4487 |
56.10% 3827th/6822 |
46.89% 2943rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Eira"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Eira" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.