Moira Name Popularity and Statistics
Moira is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Moira?
Moira is spelled M-O-I-R-A. The name has 5 letters.
Moira Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,036
Recorded Births93
- Girls usage fell 141 places to #2,036 and recorded 12 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Moira Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 93 | #2,036 |
| 2024 | Girls | 105 | #1,895 |
| 2023 | Girls | 114 | #1,780 |
| 2022 | Girls | 94 | #2,048 |
| 2021 | Girls | 125 | #1,667 |
| 2020 | Girls | 110 | #1,792 |
| 2019 | Girls | 115 | #1,773 |
| 2018 | Girls | 133 | #1,609 |
| 2017 | Girls | 132 | #1,636 |
| 2016 | Girls | 118 | #1,757 |
| 2015 | Girls | 131 | #1,636 |
| 2014 | Girls | 126 | #1,674 |
| 2013 | Girls | 103 | #1,929 |
| 2012 | Girls | 115 | #1,782 |
| 2011 | Girls | 105 | #1,898 |
| 2010 | Girls | 97 | #2,043 |
| 2009 | Girls | 109 | #1,914 |
| 2008 | Girls | 122 | #1,789 |
| 2007 | Girls | 112 | #1,868 |
| 2006 | Girls | 133 | #1,608 |
| 2005 | Girls | 128 | #1,589 |
| 2004 | Girls | 124 | #1,586 |
| 2003 | Girls | 132 | #1,477 |
| 2002 | Girls | 116 | #1,594 |
When Was Moira Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1963 · Girls
144 recorded births
National rank #874
1965 · Girls
143 recorded births
National rank #832
1964 · Girls
143 recorded births
National rank #866
2018 · Girls
133 recorded births
National rank #1,609
Where Moira Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| PA | #1,392 | 5 |
| OH | #1,438 | 5 |
| NY | #1,830 | 6 |
| CA | #1,948 | 10 |
| TX | #2,921 | 6 |