Dahira
A girl's name with 23 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Dahira is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 23 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Dahira ranks #5466 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Dahira is a girl's baby name of uncertain origin, possibly of Arabic or Somali derivation. In Arabic contexts, it may relate to dhahira, meaning 'visible, apparent, manifest' — something that comes to light. It has an exotic, flowing quality with an understated elegance.
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Dahira's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. Names that emerged in late-twentieth-century America were often created by blending sounds, respelling existing names, or combining elements from multiple languages — a form of linguistic creativity that makes pinning down a single origin difficult.
What the data does show: Dahira has 23 recorded U.S. births as a girl's name, with its open, warm ending a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dahira has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2024.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 23 | #5466 | — |
The Story of Dahira
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Dahira is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Dahira are most likely born between 2024 and 2024.
How rare is Dahira?
Only about 1 in every 156,522 babies born in 2024 was named Dahira — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2024, peaked in the 2020s with 23 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2024–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23 | #5466 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2024–2024