Maira
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Maira first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 17 babies have been named Maira in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maira is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,778 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,778
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Maira is also used as a girl name, ranked #2752.
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About the Name Maira
Maira is a boy name .
Is Maira a boy or girl name? Maira is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,778 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,752. Maira is more commonly used as a girl name.
Maira is currently ranked #21,778 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maira include Mai, May, Maie, and Maikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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