Girl nameCurrently #1,901 in the USSteady
Moira
//ˈmɔɪɹə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19635 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Moira's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Moira's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Moira |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 11 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 19 |
| 1935 | 19 |
| 1936 | 14 |
| 1937 | 24 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1939 | 22 |
| 1940 | 20 |
| 1941 | 20 |
| 1942 | 29 |
| 1943 | 17 |
| 1944 | 18 |
| 1945 | 15 |
| 1946 | 20 |
| 1947 | 32 |
| 1948 | 41 |
| 1949 | 44 |
| 1950 | 38 |
| 1951 | 66 |
| 1952 | 73 |
| 1953 | 80 |
| 1954 | 91 |
| 1955 | 102 |
| 1956 | 92 |
| 1957 | 108 |
| 1958 | 126 |
| 1959 | 105 |
| 1960 | 124 |
| 1961 | 113 |
| 1962 | 120 |
| 1963 | 144 |
| 1964 | 143 |
| 1965 | 143 |
| 1966 | 110 |
| 1967 | 97 |
| 1968 | 111 |
| 1969 | 94 |
| 1970 | 74 |
| 1971 | 86 |
| 1972 | 74 |
| 1973 | 67 |
| 1974 | 59 |
| 1975 | 54 |
| 1976 | 65 |
| 1977 | 70 |
| 1978 | 61 |
| 1979 | 69 |
| 1980 | 70 |
| 1981 | 73 |
| 1982 | 80 |
| 1983 | 71 |
| 1984 | 59 |
| 1985 | 58 |
| 1986 | 59 |
| 1987 | 60 |
| 1988 | 73 |
| 1989 | 51 |
| 1990 | 62 |
| 1991 | 79 |
| 1992 | 75 |
| 1993 | 82 |
| 1994 | 91 |
| 1995 | 124 |
| 1996 | 110 |
| 1997 | 133 |
| 1998 | 123 |
| 1999 | 131 |
| 2000 | 128 |
| 2001 | 111 |
| 2002 | 116 |
| 2003 | 132 |
| 2004 | 124 |
| 2005 | 128 |
| 2006 | 133 |
| 2007 | 112 |
| 2008 | 122 |
| 2009 | 109 |
| 2010 | 97 |
| 2011 | 105 |
| 2012 | 115 |
| 2013 | 103 |
| 2014 | 126 |
| 2015 | 131 |
| 2016 | 118 |
| 2017 | 132 |
| 2018 | 133 |
| 2019 | 115 |
| 2020 | 110 |
| 2021 | 125 |
| 2022 | 94 |
| 2023 | 113 |
| 2024 | 105 |
Moira through the decades
- Moira peaked in 1963, when 144 babies were named Moira in the US.
- The 2000s were Moira's strongest decade, averaging 122 births a year.
- Moira currently ranks #1,901 in the US and is holding steady.