Aires

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Pronounced AIR-ess /ˈɛr.ɛs/Medium

Meaning: From the Portuguese Aires (a traditional name/surname of uncertain older origin), also read as a modern name echoing the sign Aries and the English 'air'; more commonly a boy's name; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A Portuguese name (echoing Aries/air): Aires is distinctive (more often a boy's). Crisp and airy (said 'AIR-ess'). Routes uncertain.

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Origin LowPortuguese, Modern coinage

MeaningFrom the Portuguese Aires (a traditional name/surname of uncertain older origin), also read as a modern name echoing the sign Aries and the English 'air'; more commonly a boy's name; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#10958 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 35

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aires comes from the Portuguese Aires, a traditional name/surname of uncertain older origin, also read as a modern name echoing Aries and 'air'; it is more commonly a boy's name (routes uncertain). A distinctive name (said 'AIR-ess').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, and here as a girl's name (it leans male). Rare, airy, and distinctive.

Did you know? Aires is a traditional Portuguese name and surname (of uncertain older origin), also read as a modern name echoing the sign Aries and the English 'air' — more often a boy's name — a distinctive choice (routes uncertain; said 'AIR-ess').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Aires — Portuguese name/surname; leans male; routes uncertain

Variations

AyresAries

Nicknames

Airi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aires mean?

Aires is a traditional Portuguese name/surname of uncertain older origin, also echoing Aries and 'air'; more often a boy's name. The routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Aires?

It's said AIR-ess /ˈɛr.ɛs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aires a boy or girl name?

Aires is listed here as a girl's name, though it is more often a boy's name.

How popular is Aires?

Aires is a very rare name in the U.S.