Mayra
ma(y)-ra
US Popularity:3158
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Beloved; Star of the sea; Bitter; Myrrh, Rebellion
Mayra is a girl's name with a number of potential origins, not to mention meanings, too. with it's Latin roots—and let’s get this one out of the way swiftly—Mayra is thought to mean "bitter." But don't let this put you off, because in Spanish Mayra means “beloved” and "myrrh," and in Hebrew terms, "star or drop of the sea" or "rebellion." Now, those are two refreshing and doubt-quenching definitions any new parent can get on board with!
How Popular Is The Name Mayra?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Mayra is currently #961 on The Bump
Girl:Mayra is currently #704 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Mayra is currently #3158 in U.S. births
Girl:Mayra is currently #1726 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1726
in 2023
- 148
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Mayra, January 2013
Online Etymology Dictionary, myrrh (n.) March 2019
Abarim Publications, Maria meaning
Abarim Publications, Mary meaning
Behind the Name, Mary, January 2022
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