Girl · #15,244 in 2026

Eire

Éire is the Irish language name for "Ireland". Like its English counterpart, the term Éire is used for both the island of Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, the sovereign state that governs 85% of the island's landmass. The latter is distinct from Northern Ireland, which covers the remainder of the northeast of the island.

Current Rank
#15,244
Peak Rank
#13,483 (2012)
Total Babies
35
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2004
First Year
2021
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#13483
Peak Rank
35
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Eire

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Éire is the Irish language name for "Ireland". Like its English counterpart, the term Éire is used for both the island of Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, the sovereign state that governs 85% of the island's landmass. The latter is distinct from Northern Ireland, which covers the remainder of the northeast of the island.

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Etymology
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The Story of Eire

Eire first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2004, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 7 Eires were born — ranking #13,483 that year. As of 2026, Eire ranks #15,244 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 35 Eires have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Eire

Phonetically similar names — useful when Eire is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Eire

What does the name Eire mean?
Éire is the Irish language name for "Ireland". Like its English counterpart, the term Éire is used for both the island of Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, the sovereign state that governs 85% of the island's landmass. The latter is distinct from Northern Ireland, which covers the remainder of the northeast of the island.
How popular is Eire in 2026?
In 2026, Eire ranks #15,244 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Eire most popular?
Eire reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #13,483 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Eire a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Eire is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Eire?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eire include Edelle, Melanne, Lyrissa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Eire

Eire is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 35 births in the dataset. Eire's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #13,483. Use the chart and map above to compare Eire's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.