When was Moira most popular?

The name Moira reached its peak popularity during the 1945s.

What are the origins of the name Moira Himes?

The name Moira Himes combines two different traditions: the first name Moira has Hebrew roots, while the surname Himes originates from English.

Moira Himes — 250K & 9K bearers

Moira Himes is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Moira is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. Scottish/Irish form of Mary or Máire, from Hebrew Miryam. Also independently from Greek moira (fate, destiny). The surname Himes: Andrew Himes (born 1950), American author and social activist Charles Francis Himes (1838-1918), American science professor at Dickinson College Chester Himes (1909–1984), African-American writer Dick Himes (born 1946), American football offensive lineman Donald Himes, Canadian actor in the children's television series Butternut Square and Mr. Dressup George H. Himes (1844–1940), American pioneer and historian in Oregon Gregory A. Moira is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 250K people globally, with the highest concentration in United Kingdom. The name Moira reached peak popularity in the 1945s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Moira

Meaning: fate, destiny

Hebrew

Scottish/Irish form of Mary or Máire, from Hebrew Miryam. Also independently from Greek moira (fate, destiny).

Surname: Himes

English

Andrew Himes (born 1950), American author and social activist Charles Francis Himes (1838-1918), American science professor at Dickinson College Chester Himes (1909–1984), African-American writer Dick Himes (born 1946), American football offensive lineman Donald Himes, Canadian actor in the children's television series Butternut Square and Mr. Dressup George H. Himes (1844–1940), American pioneer and historian in Oregon Gregory A.

Geographic Distribution

The first name Moira is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United Kingdom 64%

United States 26%

Australia 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Moira by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Moira Himes

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Moira Himes:

11

Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3

Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8

Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Moira?: The first name Moira originates from Hebrew. Scottish/Irish form of Mary or Máire, from Hebrew Miryam. Also independently from Greek moira (fate, destiny).
When was Moira most popular?: The name Moira reached its peak popularity during the 1945s.
What is the origin of the surname Himes?: The surname Himes originates from English. Andrew Himes (born 1950), American author and social activist Charles Francis Himes (1838-1918), American science professor at Dickinson College Chester Himes (1909–1984), African-American writer Dick Himes (born 1946), American football offensive lineman Donald Himes, Canadian actor in the children's television series Butternut Square and Mr. Dressup George H. Himes (1844–1940), American pioneer and historian in Oregon Gregory A.
What are the origins of the name Moira Himes?: The name Moira Himes combines two different traditions: the first name Moira has Hebrew roots, while the surname Himes originates from English.