Fira

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Pronounced FEE-rah /ˈfiː.rə/Medium

Meaning: A short modern coinage; separately the name of Fira, the clifftop capital of Santorini. As a given name the route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp little name: Fira is a modern coinage and a Santorini town (said 'FEE-rah'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican, Greek

MeaningA short modern coinage; separately the name of Fira, the clifftop capital of Santorini. As a given name the route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2023)#15959 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 28

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

Fira is a modern coinage, and also a Santorini town. As a given name its route is uncertain, which we note - extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'FEE-rah').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Fira reads as a short modern coinage - and doubles as the clifftop capital of Santorini - a crisp, current name whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'FEE-rah').

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Fira — coinage / Santorini place; uncertain

Variations

FirahFeeraFyra

Nicknames

FiRara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fira mean?

Fira is a modern coinage and also the town of Fira on Santorini; routes uncertain.

How do you pronounce Fira?

It's said FEE-rah /ˈfiː.rə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Fira a boy or girl name?

Fira is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Fira?

Fira is extremely rare in the U.S.