How Many People Are Named Taira?

Complete statistics for the name Taira: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Taira
Very Rare
Japanese

Taira is a very rare female name, with only 997 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 331,053 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1990 with 46 births, but its usage has been declining since then.

~680
Living in US
1 in 487,425
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Japanese noble family name
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Refined Dignified Reserved
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 symbolizes a powerful blend of vision and leadership, suggesting that people named Taira are destined to achieve great things.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

22,475
Worldwide Bearers
#34,634
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
17,111
🇮🇳 India
1,291
🇺🇸 United States
709
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
526
🇷🇺 Russia
436
🇧🇷 Brazil
334
🇹🇩 Chad
247
🇳🇬 Nigeria
228
🇬🇧 England
163
🇵🇦 Panama
135

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
997 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 35
294
Would be under 30 (29%)
723
Would be 30–60 (71%)
5
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,022 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: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
67
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Taira Through the Generations

Taira's journey through the generations reflects a name that once enjoyed some popularity but has since seen a steady decline. With 997 living bearers in the US, the name is predominantly carried by those aged 30 to 60, indicating a shift away from being a popular choice for newborns. its current status as a declining name, Taira remains a unique option for parents seeking something distinctive.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 26
New York 11
Illinois 10
Hawaii 6
Ohio 6
Alabama 5
Michigan 5
Pennsylvania 5

✨ Similar Names to Taira

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Taira's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Taira

How Many People Have the Name Taira?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 680 people in the United States currently share the name Taira. That works out to roughly 1 in every 487,425 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Taira a Common or Rare Name?

Taira 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 Taira Mean?

Taira means "Japanese noble family name" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Taira in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Taira Most Popular?

The name Taira reached peak popularity in 1990, with 46 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Taira?

Approximately 680 people named Taira live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 680. That works out to roughly 1 in 487,425 Americans.

Is Taira a rare name?

Taira is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 487,425 Americans has this name.

What does the name Taira mean?

Taira means "Japanese noble family name" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Taira more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Taira are male and 100% are female.

When was Taira most popular?

Taira peaked in 1990 with 46 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US680
All-Time Births680
1 in X1 in 487,425
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age35
Peak Year1990
World Rank#34,634
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.