Bethany 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

Bethany Rank #728
Myra Rank #645

Myra is more popular, ranked #645 vs #728 for Bethany.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bethany ___

  • Bethany Grace
  • Bethany Anne
  • Bethany Joy
  • Bethany Hope
  • Bethany Elise
  • Bethany Renée

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 Bethany

Hannah Rachel Miriam Matthew Caleb

If you choose Myra

Iris Walter June Felix Agnes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethany or Myra more popular?

Myra is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Bethany at #728 in the United States.

What do Bethany and Myra mean?

Bethany means "house of dates (fruit)" (Aramaic origin). Myra means "myrrh, fragrant resin" (Greek/Latin (myrrha) origin).

Are Bethany and Myra boy or girl names?

Bethany is primarily a girl name. Myra is primarily a girl name.

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