How Many People Are Named Moira?
7,847
people in the United States are named Moira
1 in 42,691 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#3185
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
0.0023%
Of US population
Peak Year
1963
144 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Irish, Scottish, English
Pronunciation:
MOI-ra
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Anglicized form of MÁIRE. It also coincides with Greek Μοιρα (Moira) meaning "fate, destiny", the singular of Μοιραι, the Greek name for the Fates. They were the three female personifications of destiny in Greek mythology.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 38.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1913 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
887
California
639
Illinois
485
Pennsylvania
471
Massachusetts
389
Ohio
248
New Jersey
225
Texas
159
Washington
134
Michigan
133
💡 Fun Facts About "Moira"
- 105 babies were named Moira in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1963
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1913
- Most popular in New York
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