Total births
538
Girls' name · since 2000
Anaira
Since 2000, U.S. Social Security records show 538 babies named Anaira, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4363
- among girls today
- 538
- born since 2000
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other girls
538 babies have been named Anaira since 2000, making it today's #4363 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Anaira recorded 538 times among girls since 2000, holding rank #4363 nationally today, ahead of 75% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2000 to 2025.
- #4363 among girls today
- 538 born since 2000
- 2020s peak decade
- 75% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Anaira is currently the #4363 girls' name in America, more common than 75% of girls - 538 born since 2000, peaking in the 2020s.
- #4363
- among girls today
- 538
- born since 2000
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other girls
Anaira vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4363
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 75% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Anaira was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
57 babies were named Anaira in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Anaira compares
538 Top 43% higher than 57% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Anaira's all-time total is 41% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Anaira | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 538 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 57 | 48 | 19,840 |
Anaira's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Anaira splits its recorded history at 2014: 76% of all births land in the more recent half, 24% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2000 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2021 peak of 57 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Anaira at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#4,363
Active since
2000
Anaira popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2000–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Anaira by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Anaira's strongest decade.
243 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Anaira births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 79
2000s
79 births
- 2010s
2010s
216 births
- 2020s
2020s
243 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 243 births (45% of all-time use).
How Anaira compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Anaira's total volume
Anaira vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Anaira by state
Where Anaira concentrates geographically, total births since 2000
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 79 | 14.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 59 | 11.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Anaira's total US births 14.7%
Even split
79 of 538 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Anaira? ▼
Since 2000, Social Security records show 538 babies named Anaira. Today it holds rank #4363 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 57 births.
When was Anaira most popular? ▼
Anaira was most popular in the 2020s decade with 243 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Anaira most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Anaira are California (79 births), Texas (59 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Anaira been used? ▼
Records for Anaira go back to 2000, giving 26 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Anaira? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ana, Anastasia, Anahi, Anaya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Anaira's data
- California records the most Anairas (79 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Anaira
Nearby Names Like Anaira
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Anaira
Ana Girl
#204 111,359 births
Anastasia Girl
#166 57,140 births
Anahi Girl
#467 19,359 births
Anaya Girl
#406 17,997 births
Anabel Girl
#3576 9,780 births
Compare Anaira side by side: Anaira vs Ana Anaira vs Anastasia Anaira vs Anahi
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2000–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Anaira: #4363 Girls' Name - 538 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/anaira. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Anaira draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.