Myra
Myra: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Myra
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
First used by the poet Fulke Greville, possibly as an anagram of Mary.
How popular is Myra?
Since 1880, 63,916 girls and 51 boys in the U.S. have been named Myra (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #158 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #3199 in 1958. In 2025 it ranked #663 for girls, with 429 babies given the name.
Names similar to Myra
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Sibling name ideas for Myra
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Myra FAQ
What does the name Myra mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage. First used by the poet Fulke Greville, possibly as an anagram of Mary.
How popular is the name Myra?
Since 1880, 63,916 girls and 51 boys in the U.S. have been named Myra (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #158 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #3199 in 1958. In 2025 it ranked #663 for girls, with 429 babies given the name.
Is Myra a boy or girl name?
Myra is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 63,916 girls and 51 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.