Swallow (bird)
Ainhara is a variant of the Basque name Ainara, which refers to the swallow bird. In Basque culture, the swallow is a symbol of spring and renewal, as its arrival marks the end of winter. It is a popular nature-inspired name in Spain but remains very rare in the United States.
Less common today
Ainhara isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,331 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Basque writer and translator
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