Feminine dossier · first seen 1917
Nira
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1933
Peak births
201
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Silent Generation
Quick answers about Nira
How many people are named Nira?
An estimated 468 living Americans are named Nira.
How rare is Nira?
Nira is very rare among babies today, with 27 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 86.6% from its 1933 peak.
How old is the typical Nira?
The median age of a living American named Nira is approximately 18 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 47 years old.
Is Nira still popular?
Yes — Nira is currently rising in popularity, with 27 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.3× higher than the previous decade.
1917Peak 19332025
Peak year
1933
Decline from peak
86.6%
2025
27
All-time
804