Myra vs Zelda

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

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Zelda

Girl #745 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gray battle maiden"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic Jewish/Yiddish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#745
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zel

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Popularity Comparison

Myra Rank #645
Zelda Rank #745

Myra is more popular, ranked #645 vs #745 for Zelda.

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

Zelda ___

  • Zelda Rose
  • Zelda June
  • Zelda Pearl
  • Zelda Mae
  • Zelda Violet
  • Zelda Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Myra

Iris Walter June Felix Agnes

If you choose Zelda

Beatrix Hazel Winifred Clementine Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Myra or Zelda more popular?

Myra is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Zelda at #745 in the United States.

What do Myra and Zelda mean?

Myra means "myrrh, fragrant resin" (Greek/Latin (myrrha) origin). Zelda means "gray battle maiden" (Germanic origin).

Are Myra and Zelda boy or girl names?

Myra is primarily a girl name. Zelda is primarily a girl name.

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