Laira

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Pronounced LY-ruh /ˈlaɪ.rə/Medium

Meaning: A rare name without a settled etymology. It may be a respelling shaped by Laura ('laurel'), by Lyra (the constellation, 'lyre'), or a fresh Spanish-flavored coinage. Some families say it 'LAY-ruh'. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Laira is a two-beat name that lives between Laura and Lyra (said 'LY-ruh'; some families say 'LAY-ruh'). A modern coinage — routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Spanish

MeaningA rare name without a settled etymology. It may be a respelling shaped by Laura ('laurel'), by Lyra (the constellation, 'lyre'), or a fresh Spanish-flavored coinage. Some families say it 'LAY-ruh'. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#14409 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 157

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

Laira appears only recently and rarely, with no documented etymology. It may lean on Laura (Latin laurus, 'laurel'), on Lyra, or be a fresh coinage; families differ on whether the first syllable rhymes with 'my' or 'may'. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'LY-ruh').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. records. Rare, sleek, and new.

Did you know? Laira sits within a whisper of two familiar names — Laura, from the laurel, and Lyra, the lyre-shaped constellation — but has no documented history of its own. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'LY-ruh').

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Laira — No settled etymology; Laura/Lyra-adjacent coinage

Variations

LayraLyraLaura

Nicknames

LaiIra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laira mean?

Laira has no documented meaning; it sits near Laura ('laurel') and Lyra ('lyre'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Laira?

It's usually said LY-ruh /ˈlaɪ.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first. Some families say LAY-ruh.

Is Laira a boy or girl name?

Laira is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Laira?

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