Of the air; breath; or noble
Aira is a name with multiple etymological roots. In a Sanskrit context, it relates to the air or wind, while in Arabic traditions, it is often associated with the name Ayra, meaning noble or respectable. It has also gained modern usage as a nature-inspired name derived from the English word air.
Less common today
Aira isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,083 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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Protagonist in the fantasy novel series · The Chronicles of Aira