Moira Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Moira means 'fate' or 'destiny' in Greek.
Meaning of the Name Moira
Moira is a feminine name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'moira' which means 'fate' or 'destiny'. In Greek mythology, the Moirai were the three goddesses of fate who controlled the life and destiny of individuals. The name Moira symbolizes the idea of fate and the power it holds over our lives.
Popularity of the Name Moira
The popularity for the name Moira peaked in popularity in the year 1963 with 144 births, which ranked number 1,527 out of 11,100 unique names for that year. Moira had the most female births in 1963 with 144, which ranked number 874 out of 7,662 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Moira has declined sharply over the last ten years from 115 births to 93 births, a decline of -19.13%. Among females, Moira has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 115 births to 93 births, a decline of -19.13%.
Nationwide Popularity of Moira
- 20 Year Trend of Moira: -19.83%
- 10 Year Trend of Moira: -19.13%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Moira: -19.13%
Popularity of Moira by State
Among females, Moira was most popular in Western states with 13 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 9 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Moira. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 875 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1273 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 2217 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 736 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Moira
- Total Births of Moira: 91 (-2.10%)
- Female Births of Moira: 91 (-2.10%)
Given the downward trend of Moira over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.10% decrease in total births, for a total of 91 births in 2024. For Females, births for Moira have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 91 female births in 2024, a decrease of -2.10%.