Myra

Myra is a girl's name of English 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 453 girls in the United States.

Myra at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Myra

Myra belongs to the English & American 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, Myra first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #158 in 1880, and in 2024 453 babies received the name — 63,483 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Myra in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#158 in 1880
Peak year
1958
Babies named Myra in 2024
453
Total since 1880
63,483

Myra in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#377 in 2024
Babies named Myra in 2025
86
Total since 1996
1,284

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Myra mean?

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

Is Myra a boy or girl name?

Myra is a girl name. In 2024, 453 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Myra?

Myra comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Myra?

Myra first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #158 in 1880, and 453 babies were given the name in 2024.

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.