UK girl's name
Airah
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a spelling variant of Aira.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Airah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Airah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #594, with 66 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 66 births.
This profile covers 263 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2015 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Airah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 268 living people in the UK are called Airah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Airah ranked #594 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 66 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 66 girls were registered as Airah.
- • Airah ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #790 in 2024.
- • About 268 living people in the UK are estimated to have Airah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#594
2024
Births in 2024
66
Latest year
Peak year
2024
66 births
Estimated living
268
2026
Meaning
What does Airah mean?
The name Airah is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word "aira," which translates to "noble" or "virtuous." The name's earliest known usage dates back to the 8th century, when it was primarily found in regions of the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Airah can be found in the ancient Islamic text, "The Book of Virtuous Women," written by the renowned scholar Ibn al-Jawzi in the 12th century. In this work, the author highlights the qualities of nobility, grace, and virtue associated with individuals bearing this name.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Airah. One such individual was Airah bint Abdullah (1120-1195), a renowned poet and scholar from Andalusia, who was celebrated for her contributions to Arabic literature and her profound wisdom.
In the 14th century, Airah al-Qudsi (1290-1363) was a revered Sufi mystic and spiritual teacher from Damascus, renowned for her profound insights into the nature of the divine and her profound impact on the spiritual landscape of the region.
During the Ottoman Empire, Airah Khanum (1540-1605) was a highly influential figure at the imperial court, known for her diplomatic skills and her role as a trusted advisor to Sultan Murad III.
In the realm of art and culture, Airah al-Maghribi (1670-1732) was a celebrated calligrapher and artist from Morocco, whose exquisite works were highly prized and admired throughout the Muslim world.
Another notable figure was Airah bint Khalid (1820-1890), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in the Arabian Peninsula, who established one of the region's first schools for girls and worked tirelessly to promote education and empower women.
These are just a few examples of the rich history and legacy associated with the name Airah, which has been carried by influential individuals across various fields throughout the centuries, embodying the values of nobility, virtue, and wisdom that are deeply woven into its origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Airah over time
The chart below shows babies named Airah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Airah, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 66 births in 2024, compared with 66 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Airah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Airah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1070 | 182 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2177 | 81 | 5 |
Geography
Where Airah is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Airah. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Airah ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #790 in 2024.
Across the UK
Airah in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#790 in 2024
2 years of NRS records, 6 total registered
Related
Names similar to Airah
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- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Airah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Airah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Airah was ranked #594 for girls in England and Wales, with 66 births registered.
When was Airah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 66 babies registered as Airah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Airah?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a spelling variant of Aira.
How many people are called Airah in the UK?
A total of 263 babies have been registered as Airah across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 6 more in Scotland.
Where is Airah most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Airah ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #790 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.