What is the origin of the name Myra?

Myra is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Myra?

In 2023, 453 babies were named Myra in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Myra is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 453 →

All-Time Total: 59,864

Peak Year: 1958

Myra is of Greek origin, meaning "sweet-smelling oil" or "fragrant myrrh."

Girl names closely related to Myra

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Boy names closely related to Myra

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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