Era

♂ Boy

Pronounced EH-rah /ˈɛ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Albanian era, 'wind; breeze', and the Latin/English era, 'an age; a period of time'; routes uncertain; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: Wind; an age: Era is Albanian/Latin. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'EH-rah'). Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowAlbanian, Latin

MeaningVariously from the Albanian era, 'wind; breeze', and the Latin/English era, 'an age; a period of time'; routes uncertain; used for both sexes

U.S. rank (2024)#9221 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1920

Total births (all-time)≈ 54

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

Era comes variously from the Albanian era, 'wind; breeze', and the Latin/English era, 'an age; a period of time' (routes uncertain, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'EH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Albanian families. Rare, wind-and-an-age at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Era is variously 'wind; breeze' (Albanian) and 'an age' (Latin/English) — a crisp, modern name used for both sexes (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'EH-rah').

Overall data confidence 26%

References — Era — Albanian/Latin; unisex; routes uncertain

Variations

ErraEran

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Era mean?

Era is variously Albanian 'wind; breeze' and Latin 'an age'; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Era?

It's said EH-rah /ˈɛ.rɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Era a boy or girl name?

Era is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Era?

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