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Naira
OriginAymara, Sanskrit
Meaning"eye, early; beauty of Saraswati"
US Rank#2365
2025 SSA
About Naira
Naira has several possible origins. It could be an alternative spelling of the Indian name Nyra, or from nayra, meaning "early" or "eye" in the Aymara language of South America. It can also be short for names like Aneria and Zunairah — or an invention by parents looking for a fresh twist on Nora and Lyra. In any case, it's a breezy, modern-sounding name with lots of potential.
Naira is also the currency of Nigeria.
Pronounced NY-ruh.
As of October 2026, Naira ranked #2365 in US births in 2025 SSA, Nameberry popularity #611.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | #3,076 | 55 | 30.8 |
| 2016 | #2,957 | 57 | 32.2 |
| 2017 | #3,181 | 51 | 29.5 |
| 2018 | #3,474 | 45 | 26.5 |
| 2019 | #2,392 | 75 | 44.7 |
| 2020 | #2,992 | 54 | 33.4 |
| 2021 | #2,603 | 67 | 40.8 |
| 2022 | #3,577 | 44 | 26.8 |
| 2023 | #2,691 | 65 | 40.5 |
| 2024 | #2,515 | 71 | 43.8 |
| 2025 | #2,365 | 77 | 47.9 |
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