Eira is a distinctive choice, ranked #403 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Eira in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#403
About the Name Eira
Eira is holding steady in the rankings at #403. It reached its peak of #311 in 2023 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Eira is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Eira
Unlikely. With around 107 UK babies named Eira per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Eira in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Eira has held a stable position around #403 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #311 in 2023 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Eira is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Eira include: Eira Aune — Eira Aune is a retired Norwegian handball who last played for Oppsal Håndball and the Norwegian national recruit team.; Stefanie da Eira — Stefanie de Além da Eira is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Spanish Primera División club Sporting de Huelva and the....
Eira does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Eiras in the wild.
107
UK babies named Eira (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Eira
Likely around 1 other Eira in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Eira
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Eira Aune is a retired Norwegian handball who last played for Oppsal Håndball and the Norwegian national recruit team. On 25 April 2020, Aune signed a 2-year contract with Silkeborg-Voel KFUM in the Danish Women's Handball League.
Stefanie de Além da Eira is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Spanish Primera División club Sporting de Huelva and the Switzerland national team – she has also represented Portugal at international level.