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Myra vs Mirah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myra

Girl #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"myrrh, fragrant resin"

Origin: Greek/Latin (myrrha)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
453
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Mirah

Girl #5,237 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea, ocean"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,237
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Myra Rank #645
Mirah Rank #5,237

Myra is more popular, ranked #645 vs #5237 for Mirah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Myra or Mirah more popular?

Myra is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Mirah at #5237 in the United States.

What do Myra and Mirah mean?

Myra means "myrrh, fragrant resin" (Greek/Latin (myrrha) origin). Mirah means "sea, ocean" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Myra and Mirah boy or girl names?

Myra is primarily a girl name. Mirah is primarily a girl name.

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