Ahira

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Pronounced ah-HEE-rah /əˈhiː.rə/Medium

Meaning: Ahira is a Hebrew biblical name (a chieftain of Naphtali in Numbers), usually parsed as 'brother of evil' or, more kindly, 'my brother is friend.' Historically male; used here for a girl, and modern parents may also read it as a fresh vowel-bright coinage. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical Hebrew name reborn: Ahira reads soft and vowel-bright for a girl (said 'ah-HEE-rah'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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MeaningAhira is a Hebrew biblical name (a chieftain of Naphtali in Numbers), usually parsed as 'brother of evil' or, more kindly, 'my brother is friend.' Historically male; used here for a girl, and modern parents may also read it as a fresh vowel-bright coinage. Routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#12155

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 7

History & Origin

Ahira is a Hebrew biblical name borne by a leader of the tribe of Naphtali, variously read as 'brother of evil' or 'my brother is friend.' Historically male, it is used here for a girl and often reads today as a fresh, melodic pick. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'ah-HEE-rah').

For girls it appears only rarely and recently in the U.S. Rare, airy, and modern-feeling.

Did you know? Ahira appears in the Book of Numbers as a Hebrew chieftain's name — historically a man's — so its modern use for girls leans on its airy, flowing sound; routes uncertain, which we note (said 'ah-HEE-rah').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Ahira — Hebrew biblical name; historically male; routes uncertain

Variations

AheraAheeraAhyra

Nicknames

AhiIraRara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ahira mean?

Ahira is a Hebrew biblical name read as 'brother of evil' or 'my brother is friend'; for girls it reads as a soft, modern pick. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ahira?

It's said ah-HEE-rah /əˈhiː.rə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ahira a boy or girl name?

It is historically a man's biblical name; here it is used for a girl, which we note.

How popular is Ahira?

Ahira is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.