Aira
Meaning: Watchful, descendant, full-grown
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Rank in Finland: #207
Total: 2,920
History: Aira peaked in the 1940s and is a gentle, distinctly Finnish name. It belongs to the wartime generation — women who kept Finland running while the country fought for survival. Aira has a soft, flowing quality that belies the iron will of the women who bore it.
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Every number here comes directly from Finland’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2020) | #427 |
| Babies named Aira in 2020 | 104 |
| Total recorded in Finland | 6,759 |
| Peak year | 1930 (2,139 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #63 |
| Years in records | 1900–2020 (12 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Aira
What does the name Aira mean?
Aira means “Watchful, descendant, full-grown” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Aira?
Aira has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Watchful, descendant, full-grown”.
How popular is Aira in Finland?
Aira ranked #427 in Finland in 2020 — given to 104 babies that year.
When was Aira most popular?
Aira peaked in 1930 with 2,139 babies registered that year in Finland.
Is Aira a boy or girl name?
Aira is predominantly a girls' name in Finland — over 90% of Airas in registered births are female.
How long has Aira been recorded in Finland?
Aira appears in birth records in Finland across 12 years — from 1900 through 2020.