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Aaira

Girl name · 23 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aaira: 23 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2024.

Aaira is a name of Arabic origin, derived from the root 'ayr', meaning “noble” or “respectable,” and is often given to girls. While not common in Scottish registers, it has seen modest use among families drawn to its melodic quality and dignified meaning. Notable bearers are few, but Aaira Ansari is a young British Muslim influencer known for modest fashion and lifestyle content. The name shares a phonetic kinship with the Scottish place name Ayr, though that derives from a different Gaelic root meaning “riverbank.” Aaira also resembles the Sanskrit name A

Girl 5 of 52 years

Peak year
20246 babies
Latest (2024)
#4766 babies
Total births
23since 2018
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2024 · 6
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).