NAME PROFILE
Myra
Myra is believed to have originated from the Greek word for 'myrrh,' a fragrant resin. The name evokes a sense of sweetness and beauty, often associated with a kind and gentle personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 63,967 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1958 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Arabic, Greek, Hebrew, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 20%NY — 20%IL — 20%CA — 20%OH — 19%
Notable People
Myra Hindley (Infamous criminal) · Myra Kraft (Philanthropist and wife of New England Patriots owner) · Myra Taylor (Singer and songwriter) · Myra Melford (Jazz pianist and composer) · Myra Breckinridge (Fictional character in a novel by Gore Vidal)
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