Amelia vs Myra

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
Nicknames
My

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Myra Rank #645

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #645 for Myra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

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 Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Myra

Iris Walter June Felix Agnes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Myra more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Myra at #645 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Myra mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Myra means "myrrh, fragrant resin" (Greek/Latin (myrrha) origin).

Are Amelia and Myra boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Myra is primarily a girl name.

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