FitBabyNames.com
For US Baby names

Summary

The name Moira originates from Irish and is a form of the name Mary, which comes from the Hebrew Miriam. It means 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebelliousness'. The name has evolved through history from Miriam to Mary and then to Moira. Moira is often associated with a strong cultural identity and has gained popularity in the 20th century. It has no biblical relevance but is linked to a widely recognized name. Variants include Moya and Maura, and it is currently viewed as a traditional name with enduring appeal.

The name Moira is most popular in Massachusetts, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast 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, Moira has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, falling 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, 'Moira' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4727th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2135th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1099th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1346th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1761st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1679th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1787th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Moira' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.