Eirian
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Eirian
A unisex Welsh name with a bright, silverly hue, Eirian can be pronounced with either an AY sound at the beginning or an EYE sound, depending on region and dialect. Meaning "silver" (from the Welsh arian) or "bright, brilliant, snow" (from eira), it may appeal to those who enjoy Aaron, Evren, Aneurin, or Arian.
Eirian for girls
A modern, unisex Welsh name with a shiny feel, Eirian can mean "silver" (from Welsh arian) or "snow, brilliant, bright" (from eira). It may appeal to those who like rising star Eira, but want something longer, or more gender neutral.
Pronounced with either an AY sound at the beginning (rhyming with pay) or and EYE sound (rhyming with lie) depending on region and dialect.
Pronounced AY-ree-un.
As of October 2026, Eirian ranked #9977 for boys in US births in 2025 and #14628 for girls in US births in 2017 SSA, peaked at #6238 for boys in 2024.
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