Taira
Pronunciation: [ t-ah-IHR-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Taira first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 1,022 babies have been named Taira in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Taira is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #13,310 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,310
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Taira
Taira is a girl name .
Taira is currently ranked #13,310 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Taira include Tai, Tay, Taie, and Taikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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