Ellington vs Myrah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myrah

Girl #3,581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"myrrh, sweet resin"

Origin: Greek/Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic English American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,581
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
My, Rah

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ellington Rank #3,567
Myrah Rank #3,581

Ellington is more popular, ranked #3567 vs #3581 for Myrah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellington ___

  • Ellington Rose
  • Ellington Grace
  • Ellington Mae
  • Ellington Claire
  • Ellington Jane
  • Ellington Paige

Myrah ___

  • Myrah Grace
  • Myrah Rose
  • Myrah Jade
  • Myrah Faith
  • Myrah Claire
  • Myrah Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellington

Remington Harlow Waverly Sutton Beckett

If you choose Myrah

Elara Zara Nadia Cyrus Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellington or Myrah more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #3567 compared to Myrah at #3581 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Myrah mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Myrah means "myrrh, sweet resin" (Greek/Arabic origin).

Are Ellington and Myrah boy or girl names?

Ellington is primarily a girl name. Myrah is primarily a girl name.

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