Maíra

Maíra is a girl's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 62 girls in the United States.

Maíra at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/maˈiɾa/

About the name Maíra

Maíra belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Maíra first appears in Social Security records in 1944. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #732 in 1992, and in 2024 62 babies received the name — 6,279 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Maíra in US records

First recorded (US)
1944
Best US rank
#732 in 1992
Peak year
1992
Babies named Maíra in 2024
62
Total since 1880
6,279

Maíra in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#358 in 2024
Babies named Maíra in 2025
76
Total since 1996
1,460

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maíra mean?

The meaning of Maíra is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Maíra a boy or girl name?

Maíra is a girl name. In 2024, 62 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Maíra?

Maíra comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Maíra?

Maíra first appears in US records in 1944. Its best-ever ranking was #732 in 1992, and 62 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Maíra?

Maíra is pronounced /maˈiɾa/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.