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Mayra
GirlSpanish
- Meaning
- uncertain (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Spanish
- Pronunciation
- MY-ruh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,168
- US babies 2025
- 86
- Best rank
- #179 (1986)
- Peak year
- 1987
Meaning and origin of Mayra
Mayra is usually linked to Spanish roots, but its original meaning is uncertain.
Used mainly in Spanish-speaking countries and among Hispanic families in the United States, Mayra is a name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Maira or Myra, or connected to Maria, but no single explanation is certain. Myra itself was coined by the English poet Fulke Greville in the sixteenth century, possibly as an anagram of Mary. Mayra has a warm, two-syllable sound with a clear stress on the first beat. It is easy to spell, easy to pronounce, and pairs well with longer middle names.
Popularity over time
Mayra first appears in US Social Security records in 1948. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 44 different years, starting in 1967. Its best national rank was #179 in 1986, and the most babies received it in 1987, when 1,512 were named Mayra. In 2025, 86 babies were named Mayra, and it ranked #2,168 nationally. That is 54% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #5,096 in 1950, #281 in 1980, #478 in 2000, #870 in 2010, and #2,168 in 2025. Of the 33,217 US girls named Mayra since records began, 34% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 11,085 babies. Since 2010, 2,665 more have been named Mayra.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Christa, Justine, Sade, Sasha, and Yesenia.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Mayra ranked highest in Massachusetts, Texas, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | #961 | 5 |
| Texas | #1342 | 19 |
| California | #1459 | 16 |
| Florida | #2377 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Mayra is usually pronounced MY-ruh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with M and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Mayra
A few middle names that flow with Mayra: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Mayra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mayra mean?
Mayra is usually linked to Spanish roots, but its original meaning is uncertain.
What is the origin of the name Mayra?
Mayra has Spanish roots. Used mainly in Spanish-speaking countries and among Hispanic families in the United States, Mayra is a name of uncertain origin.
Is Mayra a popular name?
Not especially. Mayra ranked #2,168 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Mayra a boy or girl name?
Mayra is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Mayra?
Mayra is usually pronounced MY-ruh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings