Maira vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maira

Girl #2,752 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Irish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,752
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maira Rank #2,752
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2752 for Maira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maira ___

  • Maira Sofia
  • Maira Elena
  • Maira Isabel
  • Maira Grace
  • Maira Victoria

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maira

Lucia Camila Valentina Diego Mateo

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maira or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Maira at #2752 in the United States.

What do Maira and Theodore mean?

Maira means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Maira and Theodore boy or girl names?

Maira is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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