Caira vs Mairead

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caira

Girl #6,409 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Dark one, black-haired"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,409
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cai, Caire, Kair

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Mairead

Girl #6,371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,371
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mair, Maidie, Raedie

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Popularity Comparison

Caira Rank #6,409
Mairead Rank #6,371

Mairead is more popular, ranked #6371 vs #6409 for Caira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caira ___

  • Caira Rose
  • Caira Anne
  • Caira Mae
  • Caira Elizabeth
  • Caira Grace
  • Caira Jane

Mairead ___

  • Mairead Siobhan
  • Mairead Aoife
  • Mairead Niamh
  • Mairead Grace
  • Mairead Rose
  • Mairead Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caira

Declan Niamh Finn Aoife Riordan

If you choose Mairead

Siobhan Aoife Ciara Seamus Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caira or Mairead more popular?

Mairead is more popular, ranked #6371 compared to Caira at #6409 in the United States.

What do Caira and Mairead mean?

Caira means "Dark one, black-haired" (Irish origin). Mairead means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Caira and Mairead boy or girl names?

Caira is primarily a girl name. Mairead is primarily a girl name.

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