Baby name
Erja
/AIR · yah/
Meaning
“Peace”
Finnish feminine name, a variant of Irja, which is itself a Finnish diminutive of Irina. The name ultimately goes back to Greek Eirene, meaning peace.
How it ages.
Erja appears sporadically in Finland as a heritage choice among parents seeking mythological female strength.
The cultural moment.
Finland's Erja has remained marginal since 1970s, existing primarily within cultural preservation communities.