Taira Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationTAH-ee-rah / taɪɾaJapanese
Meaning
peaceful; calm
Historical & Cultural Background
Taira is a name of Japanese origin, often associated with the Taira clan, a prominent family during the Heian period. The clan played a significant role in Japanese history, particularly in the Genpei War against the Minamoto clan. The name is sometimes used in modern Japan and can reflect a sense of tranquility and harmony.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tairah
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Taira was first seen in the United States in 1965. Taira has ranked as high as #1181 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Hawaii, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Taira has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Taira (1998)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| HI | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 27 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 23 |
| 1981 | 25 |
| 1982 | 26 |
| 1983 | 27 |
| 1984 | 29 |
| 1985 | 39 |
| 1986 | 35 |
| 1987 | 27 |
| 1988 | 45 |
| 1989 | 44 |
| 1990 | 46 |
| 1991 | 36 |
| 1992 | 35 |
| 1993 | 35 |
| 1994 | 34 |
| 1995 | 31 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 34 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 28 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2024 | 9 |