Myra vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Myra Rank #645
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #645 for Myra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Myra ___

  • Myra Jane
  • Myra Rose
  • Myra Claire
  • Myra Kate
  • Myra Louise
  • Myra Ann

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Myra

Iris Walter June Felix Agnes

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Myra or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Myra at #645 in the United States.

What do Myra and Olivia mean?

Myra means "myrrh, fragrant resin" (Greek/Latin (myrrha) origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Myra and Olivia boy or girl names?

Myra is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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