Eira is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1287 in 2009 with 23 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 140 births ranking #311. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 228.6%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 13,625 girls born was named Eira. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Eira is a bright, graceful Welsh name meaning snow. It feels cool, elegant, and beautifully simple.
The name has become more visible outside Wales as short, nature-rooted girls' names have grown in appeal. Its freshness comes from both meaning and sound.