Naira Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Naira means 'radiant, shining'.
Meaning of the Name Naira
Naira is a name of Arabic origin which means 'radiant, shining'. It is commonly used in several Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Naira also has significance in Nigerian culture as the currency of Nigeria is called the Naira.
Popularity of the Name Naira
The popularity for the name Naira peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 75 births, which ranked number 4,321 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Naira had the most female births in 2019 with 75, which ranked number 2,373 out of 17,997 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Naira has increased sharply over the last ten years from 22 births to 44 births, an increase of 100.00%. Among females, Naira has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 22 births to 44 births, an increase of 100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Naira
- 10 Year Trend of Naira: 100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Naira: 100.00%
Popularity of Naira by State
Among females, Naira was most popular in Northeastern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NJ, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Naira. 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 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1055 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2942 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Naira
- Total Births of Naira: 47 (7.18%)
- Female Births of Naira: 47 (7.18%)
Given the upward trend of Naira over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.18% increase in total births, for a total of 47 births in 2024. For Females, births for Naira have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 47 female births in 2024, an increase of 7.18%.