Mayra vs Samiyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayra

Girl #1,587 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"admirable, wonderful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,587
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Myra

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Popularity Comparison

Mayra Rank #1,587
Samiyah Rank #1,443

Samiyah is more popular, ranked #1443 vs #1587 for Mayra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mayra ___

  • Mayra Sofia
  • Mayra Elena
  • Mayra Grace
  • Mayra Isabel
  • Mayra Luna
  • Mayra Renee

Samiyah ___

  • Samiyah Grace
  • Samiyah Nour
  • Samiyah Rose
  • Samiyah Joy
  • Samiyah Zara
  • Samiyah Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Mayra

Carlos Diego Sofia Valentina Lucas

If you choose Samiyah

Aaliyah Zara Raheem Malik Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayra or Samiyah more popular?

Samiyah is more popular, ranked #1443 compared to Mayra at #1587 in the United States.

What do Mayra and Samiyah mean?

Mayra means "admirable, wonderful" (Arabic origin). Samiyah means "elevated, lofty" (Arabic origin).

Are Mayra and Samiyah boy or girl names?

Mayra is primarily a girl name. Samiyah is primarily a girl name.

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