Eira
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Eira is a Norse name meaning “mercy” or “healing”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Eira
Eira is a name of Old Norse origin, historically associated with the goddess of healing and mercy. In the Norse pantheon, the figure Eir is explicitly recognized as a deity of medicine and health. The name is also derived from the Welsh word for snow, creating a dual etymological presence in different cultural regions. Its usage has been documented in various Nordic and Celtic contexts as a symbolic reference to purity or recovery.
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Gender Usage of the Name Eira
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Eira is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Eira
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Eira is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 221K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 4.4K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 42K births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 4.87M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Eira ranked #713 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #954 in 2024 — an improvement of 241 places. Eira is showing upward momentum and gaining recognition.
Historically, its best recorded position was #648 in 2011. Its lowest recorded position was #10,757 in 1997. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -59 places (from #654 to #713).
Characteristics of the Name Eira
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- E — Girl Names Starting with E
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Eira is a two-syllable name with a falling stress pattern that gives it an airy and delicate sound. It appears in several Norse-inspired literary works as a figure of light and purity. The name's soft, vowel-heavy composition results in an Ethereal & Fantasy aesthetic.
Middle Names For Eira
Middle names used with EiraMethodology
Eira is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Eira Jane · Eira Angelica · Eira Nallely
Middle name suggestions for EiraMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Eira is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Eira Moore · Eira Mills · Eira Marsh · Eira Marks · Eira Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Eira
Sound Like Eira Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Eire · Era · Eura · View all 17 names
Spelled Like Eira Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Eirah · Eire · Era · View all 10 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Emily · Emma · Evelyn · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Eira Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Eira”
Dictionary Meaning of "Eira"Methodology
a female given name
a neighborhood of Helsinki, the site of a hospital named for the Old Norse goddess
a Finnish surname transferred from the given name
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How to Spell Eira in ASL
- E
- i
- r
- a
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