Aira
Aira is a english / filipino girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 345, with 23,411 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
Aira is used in the Philippines as a modern feminine given name. It gained notable popularity starting in the 1990s and 2000s, fitting the Philippine trend for short, two-syllable vowel-rich names. It also coincides with Arabic and Japanese names of identical spelling, though most Filipino usage is secular and stylistic.
In the Philippines, Aira is largely a modern contemporary name popularized from the late 20th century onward. It functions either as an anglicized phonetic coinage (similar to Kyra or Zyra) or as a variant of the Arabic name Ayra, though it is frequently chosen simply for its light, melodic sound.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly used as a standalone first name or paired in double names such as Aira Mae, Aira Nicole, or Mary Aira. It is easy to spell and pronounce across different Philippine languages.
Related forms
- Ayra Arabic
Would your family give Aira?
Mark it if your family would give this first name. The count is for 2026 on this site. It is not the civil registry, and it is not babies registered in 2024. One browser can choose a name once in the year.
No family on this site has marked Aira for 2026 yet.
Aira with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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About the name Aira
How do I use Aira with two Filipino surnames?
Aira is the given name. The full name is Aira + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Aira a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Aira is number 345, with 23,411 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.