The nameMoira
Moira is a girl's name, rising in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Greek and Irish
Meaning
In Greek, moira means "fate, share". Moira is also an Irish form of Mary.
Origin
Greek and Irish.
History
Found in France since the early 1960s, Moïra grew in the 2010s and is at its highest level there today.
Popularity of the name Moira
Moira in France
Moira was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 445 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Moira. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Moira in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 69 births a year on average, against 59 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Moira in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Moira mean?
In Greek, moira means "fate, share". Moira is also an Irish form of Mary.
What is the origin of the name Moira?
Greek and Irish.
Is Moira a girl's or a boy's name?
Moira is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Moira?
Variants and related names of Moira include Marie and Mary.