Myra
Pronunciation: [ m-EYER-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Myra first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 30 babies have been named Myra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Myra is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,088 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,088
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Myra is also used as a girl name, ranked #645.
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Old English origin
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Latin Hadrianus origin
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About the Name Myra
Myra is a boy name .
Is Myra a boy or girl name? Myra is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,088 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #645. Myra is more commonly used as a girl name.
Myra is currently ranked #14,088 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Myra include Myron . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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