Girl Name · Irish Origin
Moira
Moira is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Irish origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Moira? It is a girl name, rooted in Irish naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Myra.
Moira meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Moira has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Irish naming roots help connect Moira to related Irish baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Moira as M·O·I·R·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Moira is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Moira variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Moiraa, Moirae, Moiray, Moir.
- Nicknames: Moi and M.
- Middle names: Pair Moira with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Moira middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Myra, Mayra, Maura, Maira, Mara — full picks on the sibling names for Moira guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Moira? Browse our names like Moira guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Moira
What does the name Moira mean?
Moira has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Moira?
Moira originates in Irish naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Moira?
Moira has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Moira a boy's or girl's name?
Moira is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Moira in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Moira sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Moira?
Names that share Moira's sound and style include Myra, Mayra, Maura, Maira, Mara.
What middle names pair well with Moira?
Good middle-name fits for Moira pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Moira is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Moira is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Moira?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Moira share its rhythm without rhyming — Myra, Mayra, Maura all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.