How popular is the name Moira?

Moira has a popularity rate of 69,774 and currently ranks #2810 on BabyNameLore.

What are alternative spellings of Moira?

Alternative spellings of Moira include Maira, Maura, Moirae, Moirah, Moyra, Moyrah, Myra, Myrah.

Moira

Q: What does the name Moira mean?

Moira is a girl name of English origin meaning "Great. The Irish form of Mary, wished-for child, star of the sea, bitter.; Fate, reward".

Q: What is the lucky number for the name Moira?

The lucky number associated with Moira is 5. The 5 is the explorer of personality types. They're curious and impulsive; they love to connect with others but also enjoy solitude when necessary. Traveling for them is a chance to see new things and learn about the world around us all in one fell swoop!

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Meaning

Great. The Irish form of Mary, wished-for child, star of the sea, bitter.; Fate, reward

Origin

English

Gender

Girl

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How Popular is Moira?

Girl names 47,217 names

50% more popular

English names 8,688 names

66% more popular

Girl English names 3,269 names

69% more popular

Names starting with M 8,479 names

33% more popular

What Does Moira Mean?

Moira is a girl name of English origin meaning "Great. The Irish form of Mary, wished-for child, star of the sea, bitter.; Fate, reward". It is widely used in English communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

Did you know? Moira has 5 letters and 2 syllables. It ranks in the top 31% of girl English names. This name has English origins.

Pronunciation

Say it: (MOY rah)

Numerology

Lucky Number 5

The 5 is the explorer of personality types. They're curious and impulsive; they love to connect with others but also enjoy solitude when necessary. Traveling for them is a chance to see new things and learn about the world around us all in one fell swoop!