Myra
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Myrrh; Bitter
Background: The name Myra is derived from the Greek word 'myrrha,' which refers to myrrh, a fragrant resin used in ancient times. This term is further related to the Latin word 'myrrha,' meaning 'bitter,' highlighting the aromatic properties of this substance.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#505
Total births
63,534
Most popular decade
1950s
(31,173 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-6 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.1% male
99.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1916
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,898
- Peak year
- 1958
- Peak year births
- 8
- Peak rank
- #3,032
- Most recent year
- 1986
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #5,334
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 83
- First year rank
- #156
- Peak year
- 1958
- Peak year births
- 1,287
- Peak rank
- #237
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 453
- Recent rank
- #645
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).