Aairah
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 207 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and two syllables, Aairah hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 2007, with 207 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #8922, Aairah is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Aairah ranks #8922 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Aairah is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Aira or Airah meaning 'noble' or 'respectable.' The double-A opening gives this short, melodic name a distinctive spelling that sets it apart from the more common Aira, while keeping the same graceful, airy sound.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Aairah's final sounds are open, warm — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Aairah follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Aairah's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aairah has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 59 | #9483 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 134 | #6200 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 14 | #13814 | — |
The Story of Aairah
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Aairah is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Aairah are most likely born between 2007 and 2024.
How rare is Aairah?
Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Aairah — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2010s with 134 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Aairah by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 2007–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | #8922 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9609 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15296 |
| 2021 | 16 | #6963 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6626 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6176 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5453 |
| 2017 | 35 | #4145 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4847 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6450 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10128 |
| 2009 | 7 | #13703 |
| 2007 | 7 | #13924 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2024