girl · irish and scottish
Moira
say it moy-ruh
What Moira means
- Irish and Scottish anglicized Máire, form of Mary debated New Testament, Quran and Christian saint: Mary, mother of Jesus; Maryam in the Quran
How popular it is
Its use is steady over the last ten years.
- no. 532 in Chile (2021)
- no. 606 in Switzerland (2025)
- no. 802 in France (2019)
- no. 1134 in Scotland (2025)
- no. 1913 in the US (2024)
In the United States it was most popular around 2020.
Other forms
Names with a similar meaning
Maria Mia Mila Marie Molly Mariana Amanda Maja Maite Maryam Esme Amy
Moira in stories
- Overwatch: Moira O'Deorain, the ruthless geneticist
- Resident Evil: Revelations 2: Moira Burton, Barry's rebellious daughter
- Schitt's Creek: Moira Rose, the dramatic former soap star