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Solaire

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Pronounced soh-LAIR /soʊˈlɛər/Medium

Meaning: From the French solaire, 'solar; of the sun.' It is also the name of Solaire of Astora, a beloved knight (a male character) in the video game Dark Souls. Both noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A radiant French word: Solaire means 'solar; of the sun' (said 'soh-LAIR'). Warm and luminous.
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Origin MediumFrench
MeaningFrom the French solaire, 'solar; of the sun.' It is also the name of Solaire of Astora, a beloved knight (a male character) in the video game Dark Souls. Both noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#14985 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 20

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120212024

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

Solaire comes from the French solaire, 'solar; of the sun.' It is also carried by the fan-favorite knight Solaire of Astora in Dark Souls (a male character), noted honestly. Radiant and rare in the U.S. (said 'soh-LAIR').

It appears only recently and very rarely in U.S. data. Rare, sunlit, and warm.

Did you know? Solaire is French for 'solar; of the sun' — and also the name of a beloved knight, Solaire of Astora, in the game Dark Souls (a male character), noted honestly (said 'soh-LAIR').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Solaire — French 'solar'; Dark Souls knight (male character)

Variations

SolairSolairaSolère

Nicknames

SolLaire

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Solaire mean?

Solaire is French for 'solar; of the sun.' It is also the name of Solaire of Astora, a beloved knight in Dark Souls (a male character).

How do you pronounce Solaire?

It's said soh-LAIR /soʊˈlɛər/ — 2 syllables, stress on the last.

Is Solaire a boy or girl name?

Solaire is used here as a girl's name; note the Dark Souls knight of the same name is male.

How popular is Solaire?

Solaire is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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