Moira

Moira is a Irish girl's name. An Irish form of Mary, possibly meaning "destiny" or "fate" in Greek. Has Celtic heritage with a lyrical sound.

How popular is Moira in the United States?

In 2024, 105 girls in the United States were named Moira, making it the 1,901st most popular girl's name that year.

Its position has held steady, at 1,681st a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 1963, with 144 births.

Records for Moira go back to 1913, and 7,847 babies have been given the name since.

What Moira means and where it comes from

An Irish form of Mary, possibly meaning "destiny" or "fate" in Greek. Has Celtic heritage with a lyrical sound.

Moira is of Irish origin, described as celtic in style.

Is Moira a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 105 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Moira

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Moira mean?

An Irish form of Mary, possibly meaning "destiny" or "fate" in Greek. Has Celtic heritage with a lyrical sound.

Where does the name Moira come from?

Moira is of Irish origin, and is usually described as celtic in style.

How popular is Moira in the United States?

In 2024, 105 girls in the United States were named Moira, making it the 1,901st most popular girl's name that year.

Is Moira a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 105 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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