What does the name Moira mean?

The name Moira means "Sea of bitterness, beloved".

What is the origin of the name Moira?

Moira is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 105 babies were named Moira in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Moira is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 105 →

All-Time Total: 7,847

Peak Year: 1963

Moira is a Greek name meaning "destiny" or "fate." It is derived from the Greek word "moira," which refers to the concept of fate in Greek mythology.

Girl names closely related to Moira

Suzanne Mira Grayce Elyse Mackenna Cailin Lena Reilly

Boy names closely related to Moira

Vaughn Graeme Finnian Reilly Archibald Conlan Kurtis Quinn

Names with similar meaning to Moira

Maira Maleah Malia Maliah Maliyah Mamie Mara Marbella

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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