NAME PROFILE

Maira

Maira is of Arabic and Hebrew origin, typically meaning 'beloved' or 'dearly loved.' It carries a warm and affectionate connotation, often associated with nurturing and caring personalities.

Key Stats

Total births6,358
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1992
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1958
Most recent2025
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

NY — 27%CA — 26%TX — 24%IL — 16%AZ — 7%

Notable People

Maira Kalman (Author and Illustrator, *The Principles of Uncertainty*) · Maira M. Arrieta (Cultural Anthropologist) · Maira Rodriguez (Artist and Activist) · Maira Vasquez (Documentary Filmmaker) · Maira Judith (Poet and Performer)

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