Gender: Female
Origin: Latin, Greek
Meaning: Sweet, Admirable, Aristocratic Lady, Wonderful, Quiet Song
Pronunciation: MAHY-ruh, /ˈmaɪrə/, M AY R AH
Popularity Rank: #5,844
Derived from the Greek word 'myrra' meaning 'myrrh', which is a fragrant resin obtained from a tree. Myra symbolizes beauty, strength, and grace.
The name Myra is of Latin, Greek origin and means Sweet, Admirable, Aristocratic Lady, Wonderful, Quiet Song, Myrrh, A Fragrant Resin Obtained from a Tree, Sweet Ointment, Honey, Beloved, Butterfly, Divinely Precious, Feminine name of Greek origin meaning 'myrrh', symbolizing beauty, strength, and grace.. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Myra is commonly found in United States of America, Malaysia, United Kingdom, and 78 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MAHY-ruh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmaɪrə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AY R AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Myra is recorded 9,827 times globally, ranking it as the 5,844th most common name worldwide.
Myra is most prevalent in United States of America, with 2,851 occurrences, making it the 1,381th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Myra is found among 1 in every 550 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,381 | 1 : 635 |
| Malaysia | #834 | 1 : 1,246 |
| United Kingdom | #1,401 | 1 : 711 |
| Saudi Arabia | #4,619 | 1 : 4,885 |
| Philippines | #269 | 1 : 586 |
| Netherlands | #1,773 | 1 : 1,054 |
| Kuwait | #1,460 | 1 : 2,179 |
| South Africa | #5,486 | 1 : 9,268 |
| Canada | #1,934 | 1 : 1,426 |
| United Arab Emirates | #3,197 | 1 : 4,199 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Myra from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 27, 2024 07:17 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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