UK boy's name
Aires
A masculine name of Greek origin referring to god of war.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aires is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aires popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2020 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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.
Aires is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Aires. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aires ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 boys were registered as Aires.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aires as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Aires mean?
The name Aires has its origins in the Spanish and Portuguese languages, derived from the Latin word "aer" meaning "air" or "breeze." It dates back to the Middle Ages and was initially used as a surname or place name before gaining popularity as a given name.
Aires is believed to have first appeared as a given name in the Iberian Peninsula during the 15th and 16th centuries, when it was bestowed upon children to symbolize purity, freedom, and lightness. The name's association with the element of air and the natural world made it a favored choice among nobility and literary figures of the time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aires can be found in the 16th-century Spanish play "La vida es sueño" (Life is a Dream) by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, where a character named Aires represents the ideals of nobility and honor. This literary reference contributed to the name's widespread use and recognition across Spain and Portugal.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aires. Aires Gomes da Silva (1579-1622) was a renowned Portuguese Jesuit missionary who traveled to Japan and played a significant role in the early Christian missions in the region. Aires de Ornelas e Vasconcelos (1577-1647) was a Portuguese nobleman and military commander who served as the Governor of Brazil from 1607 to 1612.
In the realm of arts and literature, Aires Fernandino (1470-1540) was a Spanish poet and playwright who contributed to the development of the Renaissance theater in Spain. Aires de Quintanilla (1610-1679) was a Spanish poet and dramatist known for his religious works and plays.
More recently, Aires Baptista (1909-1986) was a prominent Brazilian architect and urban planner who played a crucial role in shaping the modern architecture of São Paulo. His innovative designs and contributions to urban planning have left a lasting impact on the city's landscape.
While the name Aires has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula, it has gained popularity across various cultures and regions over time, embracing the symbolism of freedom, purity, and connection with nature that it represents.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Aires by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aires 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 | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Aires
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Aires: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aires in the UK right now?
In 2020, Aires was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aires most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Aires in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aires?
A masculine name of Greek origin referring to god of war.
How many people are called Aires in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Aires across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.