Naira
Every Naira since 1981 — 923 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naira
Naira is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,365 in 2025 with 77 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 923 American babies have been named Naira. Its peak came in 2025, when 77 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Naira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naira year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77 | #2,365 |
| 2024 | 73 | #2,481 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2,692 |
| 2022 | 44 | #3,581 |
| 2021 | 67 | #2,604 |
| 2020 | 54 | #2,998 |
| 2019 | 75 | #2,393 |
| 2018 | 45 | #3,475 |
| 2017 | 51 | #3,182 |
| 2016 | 57 | #2,957 |
| 2015 | 55 | #3,077 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,932 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,687 |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,055 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,200 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,823 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,249 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,899 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,316 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,392 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,278 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,463 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,410 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,728 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,731 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Naira in 2025?
Naira ranked #2,365 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 77 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Naira?
923 babies have been named Naira in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naira most popular?
Naira peaked in 2025, when 77 newborns received the name.
Is Naira a boy or girl name?
Naira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Naira rising or falling?
Naira is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.