Saira
Girl name · 71 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Saira: 71 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 1981.
Saira is a name with multiple layers of meaning, most commonly seen as a variant of Sarah, from the Hebrew meaning ‘princess’. It also appears independently in Arabic and Persian with similar connotations of nobility. In Scotland, Saira has been a consistent if uncommon choice, reflecting the country’s multicultural communities. Notable bearers include British television presenter Saira Khan, who rose to fame on *The Apprentice*, and actress Saira Choudhry. While no major place shares the exact name, its root Sarah appears in numerous locations worldwide. A further note: the spelling Saira is particularly prevalent among Scottish families of South Asian heritage, offering a distinctive twist on a timeless classic.
Girl 16 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19819 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #7603 babies
- Total births
- 71since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y