16,271births recorded
15Countries
1Variants
1974Peak · Scotland
#608Ireland 2025
Moira is a girl name family recorded 16,271 times in 15 countries since 1913. It ranks highest today in Ireland (#608 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 1974, at 67.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Moira
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moira | English | 7,941 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2036 | 1965 | ▼ 21 % |
| Moira | English | 4,835 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #1056 | 1996 | ▼ 49 % |
| Moira | English | 1,330 | 🇫🇷 France | #682 | 2024 | ▲ 82 % |
| Moira | English | 598 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1410 | 1956 | new |
| Moira | English | 332 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #608 | 1971 | new |
| Moira | English | 314 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | #617 | 2003 | ▼ 15 % |
Questions about Moira
How popular is the name Moira?
In 2025 it ranked #608 in Ireland. Official registers record 16,271 births across 15 countries.
When was Moira most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 1974, at 67.5 births per 100,000.
Is Moira a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Moira is a girl name.