Alexa vs Myra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexa

Girl #808 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English German Greek American Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#808
Total SSA Count
348
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lex, Lexi, Alex

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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
Nicknames
My

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alexa Rank #808
Myra Rank #645

Myra is more popular, ranked #645 vs #808 for Alexa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexa ___

  • Alexa Grace
  • Alexa Marie
  • Alexa Rose
  • Alexa Claire
  • Alexa Nicole
  • Alexa Jean

Myra ___

  • Myra Jane
  • Myra Rose
  • Myra Claire
  • Myra Kate
  • Myra Louise
  • Myra Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexa

Marcus Julian Sofia Natalia Adrian

If you choose Myra

Iris Walter June Felix Agnes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexa or Myra more popular?

Myra is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Alexa at #808 in the United States.

What do Alexa and Myra mean?

Alexa means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Myra means "myrrh, fragrant resin" (Greek/Latin (myrrha) origin).

Are Alexa and Myra boy or girl names?

Alexa is primarily a girl name. Myra is primarily a girl name.

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