Maila vs Myrah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maila

Girl #3,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sacred maile vine, fragrant offering"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Finnish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,468
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mai

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Maila Rank #3,468
Myrah Rank #3,581

Maila is more popular, ranked #3468 vs #3581 for Myrah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maila ___

  • Maila Rose
  • Maila Jade
  • Maila Leilani
  • Maila Grace
  • Maila Kai
  • Maila Aria

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 Maila

Leilani Kaia Malia Keoni Koa

If you choose Myrah

Elara Zara Nadia Cyrus Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maila or Myrah more popular?

Maila is more popular, ranked #3468 compared to Myrah at #3581 in the United States.

What do Maila and Myrah mean?

Maila means "sacred maile vine, fragrant offering" (Hawaiian origin). Myrah means "myrrh, sweet resin" (Greek/Arabic origin).

Are Maila and Myrah boy or girl names?

Maila is primarily a girl name. Myrah is primarily a girl name.

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