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Solaire

♂ Boy

Pronounced soh-LAIR /soʊˈlɛr/Medium

Meaning: From the French solaire, 'of the sun; solar' (from the Latin sol, 'the sun'); also a knight of the video game Dark Souls; a word-name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of the sun; solar: Solaire is French. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'soh-LAIR').
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Origin LowFrench, Latin
MeaningFrom the French solaire, 'of the sun; solar' (from the Latin sol, 'the sun'); also a knight of the video game Dark Souls; a word-name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8820 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 47

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320202025

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, 'of the sun; solar' (from the Latin sol, 'the sun'); also a knight of the video game Dark Souls; a word-name (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'soh-LAIR').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word/fandom name. Rare, of-the-sun at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Solaire means 'of the sun; solar' in French (from the Latin sol, 'the sun'); also a beloved Dark Souls knight — a lyrical word-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'soh-LAIR').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Solaire — word-name; routes layered

Variations

SolairSolarisSoleil

Nicknames

Sol

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Solaire mean?

Solaire is French for 'of the sun; solar' (from the Latin sol); also a Dark Souls knight; the routes are layered. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Solaire?

It's said soh-LAIR /soʊˈlɛr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Solaire a boy or girl name?

Solaire is used for both sexes; here it is a boy's name.

How popular is Solaire?

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

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