Welsh girl name
Eira Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Eira means snow. From the Welsh word eira, meaning snow
Eira is the ordinary Welsh word for snow, used as a girl's name in Wales for generations. It has a crisp, cool sound and recalls the white peaks of Eryri, the Welsh name for Snowdonia. The pronunciation begins with a sound like the English word ay, and some families spell it Eyra to make this clearer. Eira is short, elegant and uncommon enough to feel distinctive, and it fits well alongside other Welsh nature names such as Seren and Eirlys. It is a gentle option for a winter baby.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Eira
EyraEiry
Eira popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2025 Eira ranked #378 in Ireland (10 babies) and #1,749 in the US (116 babies). It is far more popular in Ireland than in America.
Ireland (girls)United States (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eira mean?
Eira means "snow". From the Welsh word eira, meaning snow.
How do you pronounce Eira?
Eira is pronounced AY-ra.
What is the origin of Eira?
Eira is of Welsh origin. From the Welsh word eira, meaning snow.