Ainhara

Meaning of Ainhara

Ainhara is a bright, Basque‐Spanish name that means “swallow,” the little bird that swoops in each spring to remind us that joy and new beginnings are always on the horizon. In Spain it’s smoothly pronounced eye-NYAH-rah, and in the U.S. it’s been fluttering its way up the charts—from just a dozen babies in 2020 to nearly fifty in 2024—proving that this charming name really does have wings. It carries the promise of safe journeys, loyal hearts, and the kind of freedom you feel when a kite dances against a monsoon sky in Mumbai. Parents who choose Ainhara are giving their daughter a name that’s as playful as a rangoli swirl and as inspiring as the first peacock feather at a festive gathering—full of color, hope, and the thrill of whatever comes next.

Pronunciation

Spanish

• Pronunced as eye-NYAH-rah (/ai̯.ˈɲa.ɾa/)

• Ainara
• Ainoha