Mayra
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mayra first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 345 babies have been named Mayra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mayra is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,254 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,254
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Mayra is also used as a girl name, ranked #1587.
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About the Name Mayra
Mayra is a boy name .
Is Mayra a boy or girl name? Mayra is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,254 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,587. Mayra is more commonly used as a girl name.
Mayra is currently ranked #10,254 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mayra include May, Maie, and Maykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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