How Many People Are Named Saira?
Complete statistics for the name Saira: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Saira means 'star' in Arabic, making it both beautiful and rare, only 1 in 93,825 Americans share this name. With just 3,517 people named Saira alive today, it's clear this is a modern, younger generation's choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 3,564 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Saira Through the Generations
Saira has seen its peak popularity in recent years, with 122 births in 2021. The majority of those named Saira are under 30, indicating a strong preference among younger parents. As of now, there are 2,617 individuals under 30, 947 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60, showing a clear trend towards being a contemporary name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Saira's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Saira
How Many People Have the Name Saira?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,517 people in the United States currently share the name Saira. That works out to roughly 1 in every 93,825 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Saira a Common or Rare Name?
Saira is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Saira Mean?
Saira means "star" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Saira in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Saira Most Popular?
The name Saira reached peak popularity in 2021, with 122 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Saira?
Approximately 3,517 people named Saira live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,564. That works out to roughly 1 in 93,825 Americans.
Is Saira a rare name?
Saira is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 93,825 Americans has this name.
What does the name Saira mean?
Saira means "star" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Saira more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Saira are male and 100% are female.
When was Saira most popular?
Saira peaked in 2021 with 122 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.