Maira
Maira is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Swift, light-bearing, or a variant form of Mary.
Origin and history
Maira is a given name with roots in Arabic, where it is often associated with meanings like 'swift' or 'light-bearing', as well as connections to Aramaic variants of Mary. It has maintained a steady, moderate presence in the United States over several decades. Parents often choose it for its melodic sound and simple spelling.
Popularity in the United States
6,341 babies in the United States have been named Maira since 1880. It ranks #2138 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1730.
States where it is most popular
- CA (53.2 %)
- TX (19.7 %)
- NY (9.6 %)
- IL (6.5 %)
- AZ (2.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 64 |
| 1960-1970 | 168 |
| 1970-1980 | 384 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,638 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,141 |
| 2000-2010 | 921 |
| 2010-2019 | 649 |
| 2020-2029 | 371 |
Famous people named Maira
- Maira Kalman: Illustrator, Author
Fun facts
- Maira appears independently in multiple language traditions, including Arabic and Latin-based derivative forms.
- Over 6,000 baby girls in the U.S. have been named Maira since 1880.