Taira
Taira: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Taira
- A male given name from Japanese.
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 平 (Taira) or Japanese 平良 (Taira).
How popular is Taira?
Since 1880, 1,022 girls in the U.S. have been named Taira. Its highest rank for girls was #2441 in 1988. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Taira
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Taira
Sister and brother names that share Taira's Japanese roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Taira FAQ
What does the name Taira mean?
A male given name from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese 平 (Taira) or Japanese 平良 (Taira).
What is the origin of the name Taira?
Taira is listed as a name of Japanese origin.
How popular is the name Taira?
Since 1880, 1,022 girls in the U.S. have been named Taira. Its highest rank for girls was #2441 in 1988. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Taira a boy or girl name?
Taira is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,022 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.