The baby name Gaira is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced GAY-rah (/ˈɡaɪrə/).
Gaira is Indian in Origin.
The baby name Gaira is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced GAY-rah (/ˈɡaɪrə/).
Gaira is Indian in Origin.
Gaira carries multiple strands of origin. In Arabic, it reflects the feminine form of ghayrah, from the root gh‑y‑r “to differ, to feel protective ardor,” yielding meanings like zeal, devoted protectiveness, and honorable jealousy. Contemporary parents also use Gaira as a modern blend echoing Gaia or Kaira, and in Francophone contexts the spelling Gaïra appears. The name is unrelated to Greek Gaia but often mistaken for it.
Usage is rare across records, surfacing sporadically in North Africa, the Gulf, France, Spain, and the United States. Variants and transliterations include Ghayra, Ghaira, Gheira, and Gaïra; diminutives might be Gai, Ira, or Rara. A minor pop‑culture footnote is the Toho monster Gaira (1966), which lends the name obscure recognition without defining it. Overall, Gaira appeals to parents seeking a global choice tied to ideas of ardor and protective loyalty.
Gaira is a genuine rarity. We count just 28 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 15 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | 0 | #77 | 1 | 2,729 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| LT | Girls | 0 | #200 | 1 | 1,904 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,148 | 5 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Gaira is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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