Palmyra
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Palmyra first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 11 babies have been named Palmyra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Palmyra is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #38,588 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,588
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Palmyra
Palmyra is a girl name .
Palmyra is currently ranked #38,588 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Palmyra include Pal, Palm, Palmy, Palmie, Yra, Yray, Yraie, Pay, Paie, and Palkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Palmyra include Palmer . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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