Mayra name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: English, Hebrew and Thai
Usage: Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sikh, Sindhi, Telugu, English, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Bengali, Gujarati, Oriya and Tamil
Pronunciation: ma(y)-ra
Meaning: Moon, Beloved and A Plant Name
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What does Mayra mean?

Mayra means Moon, Beloved or A Plant Name is of Thai, English and Hebrew origin and is used chiefly in Norwegian, Marathi, Telugu, Oriya, Finnish, Gujarati, Kannada, English, Hindi, Swedish, Danish, Malayalam, Sindhi, Sikh, Tamil and Bengali is used for both boys and girls.

Mayra is variant of imperishable and famous Myra. Myra is variant form of desirable and biblical Moira. Myra is feminine form of Myron. Myra is English cognate of Mary and Myra.

Myra means Beloved, Quiet Song and Aristocratic Lady is originated from English. Mayra is variant form of biblical, eminent and everlasting Mary. Mary is English form of Maria. Also Mary is equivalent of Maria in English language.

Mary's meaning is Lady, The Word Mere Which Means Mother and Mother of Jesus Christ is of Hebrew and Egyptian origin.

How do I pronounce Mayra?

The two syllabled name Mayra is pronounced, ma(y)-ra.

Variants of Mayra

Mary, Myra, Maria, Mariam, Mariamne, Mirjam, Maaria, Marielle, Mai, Mara, Marea, Adamary, Marigrace, Moira, Maila, Mira, Maarja, Maraike, Angelamaria, Maite, Marriam, Miriam, Mamre, Marianne, Mireio, Mâria, Mariel, Marie, May, Maj, Mahra, Marajade, Tamar, Martin, Adah, Adiel, Agda, Ada, Maura, Moreen, Maureen, Máire, Mailah, Meera, Miralee, Meira

Names that rhyme with Mayra

How popular is the name Mayra?

Mayra was a popular name in United States. Over 32665 babies have been given the name in 88 years. When at the peak of its usage in 1986, the moniker grabbed the 179th spot and 1513 baby girls were given the name.

However after 88 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Moreover, the name has been to the top 500 baby names 24 times Mayra is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1997 and was able to reach the top 900 names.

Recently in 2017, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 830 on girl names chart when 60 babies were named Mayra. Over 597 people have been named Mayra in France.

Mayra is a unique baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 300 names.

Recently in 2016, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 297 on girl names chart when 45 babies were named Mayra. Over 180 people have been named Mayra in Netherlands. Mayra is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, in use since 2004, peaked in 2018 when it ranked 1490th.

In Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 but could not make beyond the top 400. There are over 167 babies that have been given the name Mayra in Switzerland.

In Belgium, it has been in use since 1998 and peaked in 2015 when it ranked 842nd. Over 101 people have been named Mayra in Belgium.

However things change on global perspective, Mayra is extremely popular in Mexico where every 1 in 600 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Ecuador, Guatemala, Venezuela, Cuba, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Peru, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Kazakhstan, Mozambique, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and Colombia. At least, 580000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2023001718119
2022001573134
2021001620128
2020001573133
2019001544139
2018001504145
2017001416161
2016001321180
2015001283189
2014001402163
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Mayra in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands05521156

What numerology tells about Mayra?

If you can buy it with money, it means it's cheap. You don't want anyone standing on your way or messing with your life just like you stay out of other people's lives and don't get in their way of success. Positive energy adores your spirit. You are hard to reach and even harder to trust. You are not like other people. You can't get used to a boring life and monotony. You are influential and use your influence to do great things.

Looking for a name like Mayra? Please go through the following names

  •  Corbin - Celebrated and Perennial unisex name Corbin is primarily used in English, meaning of Corbin is "Dark as a Raven or Raven" is originated from Latin and Old French. Among boy names, customary Corbin ranked 277 in year 2018 in United States
  •  Jonas - Meaning of Jonas is Similar to Hebrew Jonah or Peaceful Being has origin in Hebrew predominantly used in Danish and Finnish is bestowed upon both sexes
  •  Rosina - Meaning of Rosina is Pretty Rose, Fame or Horse came from Latin and Germanic used as a girl name is notably used in Danish and Finnish
  •  Elmira - Of Sanskrit, Old High German and Old English origin, Admired and Ceaseless Elmira means "Sublime or Princess", a baby girl name is used majorly in Danish and English
  •  Carmela - Meaning of Carmela is Bright Red, Our Lady of Mount Carmel or Fruitful Land is used as a gender-neutral name which is majorly used in Swedish and Norwegian is rooted from Hebrew and Latin

Famous people named Mayra

  • Mayra Montero, well-known Cuban-Puerto Rican writer
  • Mayra Santos-Febres, Puerto Rican author, poet, novelist
  • Mayra Gómez Kemp, Cuban-Spanish television host, actress and singer
  • Mayra Verónica, Cuban-born American model and singer most famous for appearances on Spanish-language television
  • Mayra Conde, professional Personal Trainer and mixed martial artist
  • Mayra Andrade, Cape Verdean singer
  • Mayra Huerta, beach volleyball player from Mexico,
  • Mayra García, female beach volleyball player from Mexico,
  • Mayra Suárez, Mexican fashion model
  • Mayra Matos Pérez in 200 Cartas as Actress
  • Mayra Rojas in Rivales por accidente as Actress
  • Mayra Terry in Amador as Actress
  • Mayra Alejandra in Carmen, la que contaba 16 años as Actress
  • Mayra Veronica in Stand Up to Cancer as
  • Mayra Serbulo in Apocalypto as Actress
  • Mayra Leal in Machete as Actress
  • Mayra Santos Febres is writer of movie Kabo & Platon
  • Mayra Chardiet, from 1985 drama flick La hora del tigre, who played N.
  • Mayra Africano, from 2015 action movie Muerte Suspendida, who played the Eleuteria.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  4. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  5. Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
  6. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
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