Laira
Girl nameLaira has been given to 166 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It peaked in 2010. In 2025, about 1 in 178,585 girls was named Laira.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
166
Peak year
2010 (13 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1979
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Laira — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Laira.
Sibling name ideas for Laira
Same era and popularity as Laira, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Laira?
Laira has been given to 166 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Laira peak?
Laira peaked in 2010, when 13 babies were given the name.
Is Laira a girl or boy name?
Laira is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Laira are girls).
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