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Taira

♀ Girl

Pronounced TY-rah /ˈtaɪ.rə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling that reads as Tyra (a Scandinavian name linked to the god Tyr, 'Tyr's warrior') and as the Japanese surname Taira ('peaceful; level'). Routes layered; here for a girl.Low

In 30 seconds: A layered name: Taira reads as Tyra (linked to the god Tyr) and a Japanese surname 'peaceful' (said 'TY-rah'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowScandinavian, Japanese
MeaningA spelling that reads as Tyra (a Scandinavian name linked to the god Tyr, 'Tyr's warrior') and as the Japanese surname Taira ('peaceful; level'). Routes layered; here for a girl.
U.S. rank (2024)#10972 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,022

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019652024

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

Taira reads as a form of Tyra (Scandinavian, linked to the god Tyr) and echoes the Japanese surname Taira ('peaceful'). With layered routes, we note the uncertainty — soft and rare in the U.S. (said 'TY-rah').

It appears only rarely. Rare, soft, and layered.

Did you know? Taira can read as Tyra — a Scandinavian name tied to the god Tyr — or as the Japanese surname Taira ('peaceful; level'), so its route is layered, which we note (said 'TY-rah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Taira — Tyra form / Japanese surname; routes uncertain

Variations

TyraTayraTairah

Nicknames

TyRara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taira mean?

Taira reads as Tyra (linked to the god Tyr) and as the Japanese surname 'peaceful; level.' The routes are layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Taira?

It's said TY-rah /ˈtaɪ.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Taira a boy or girl name?

Taira is used here for a girl.

How popular is Taira?

Taira is a rare name in the U.S.

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