Flora vs Myra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flora

Girl #647 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flower"

Origin: Latin (flos, floris)

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#647
Total SSA Count
452
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Flo, Florie

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Flora Rank #647
Myra Rank #645

Myra is more popular, ranked #645 vs #647 for Flora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flora ___

  • Flora Rose
  • Flora Jane
  • Flora Mae
  • Flora Grace
  • Flora June
  • Flora Claire

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 Flora

Iris Felix Violet Hugo Hazel

If you choose Myra

Iris Walter June Felix Agnes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flora or Myra more popular?

Myra is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Flora at #647 in the United States.

What do Flora and Myra mean?

Flora means "flower" (Latin (flos, floris) origin). Myra means "myrrh, fragrant resin" (Greek/Latin (myrrha) origin).

Are Flora and Myra boy or girl names?

Flora is primarily a girl name. Myra is primarily a girl name.

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