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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Snow
- Origin
- Welsh
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- EYE-ruh
Eira is a Welsh name that means snow, pronounced EYE-ruh (IPA /ˈaɪrə). It carries a single, clear meaning rather than a blended or borrowed one, and it remains a rarely used name in U.S. baby name records. If you want a nature word with a specific, traceable origin, Eira delivers exactly that.
Meaning & Origin of Eira
Meaning: Snow.
Origin: Welsh.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Eira
EYE-ruhIPA /ˈaɪrə/
Popularity of Eira
Eira ranked #2385 in 2024 with 76 babies given the name, just off its recorded peak of #2321 in 2022, when 80 babies received it. Across the full SSA record from 1979 to 2024, it has stayed consistently rare.
Names Like Eira
These names share Eira’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Eira mean?
Snow. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Eira?
Eira is pronounced EYE-ruh (IPA: /ˈaɪrə/).
Is Eira a popular name right now?
Eira is near its all-time peak (#2321 in 2022), ranked #2385 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1979–2024.)
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