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The baby name Mayra is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmaɪrə/ (MY-rah),/ˈmeɪrə/ (MAY-rah),Spanish: [ˈmai̯ɾa] (MAI-ra).

Mayra is English, Greek, Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English, Greek, Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish
Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪrə/ (MY-rah),/ˈmeɪrə/ (MAY-rah),Spanish: [ˈmai̯ɾa] (MAI-ra)

What is the meaning of the name Mayra ?

The baby name Mayra is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmaɪrə/ (MY-rah),/ˈmeɪrə/ (MAY-rah),Spanish: [ˈmai̯ɾa] (MAI-ra).

Mayra is English, Greek, Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish in Origin.

Mayra is a cross-cultural feminine name with several plausible roots. In English and Spanish it aligns with Myra, a 17th‑century given name likely coined in England and long linked by folk etymology to myrrh (from Greek myron), lending associations of fragrance and preciousness. In Brazil the accented form Maíra comes from Tupi‑Guarani traditions, the name of a culture‑hero/creator figure, and is interpreted locally as “wise, enlightened” or “wonder‑maker.” The spelling Mayra also overlaps with Maira/Maera in Greek myth, giving it a classical echo.

Usage spread widely in Latin America, the Hispanic United States, and Brazil from the late 20th century, peaking in the 1980s–1990s. Common variants include Myra, Maira, Maíra, Mayrah, and Meyra; nearby forms include Moira and Mira. Nicknames May and Maia/Maya occur in practice. The name conveys a modern, international sound while carrying layers of mythic and botanical resonance.

Mayra has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Mayra

Mayra Andrade Musician · Born 1985 · Cape Verde Mayra Andrade is a musician from Cape Verde, known for her captivating voice and unique blend of traditional Cape Verdean music with contemporary influences. She gained international recognition with songs like 'Lua' and 'Ténpu Ki Bai'.

Mayra – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
SV 0 #11 1 283
SV Girls 0 #16 3 458
HN 0 #18 5 704
EC Girls 0 #22 521 3,650
GT Girls 0 #24 2,011 7,500
PR Girls 0 #24 244 3,171
HN Girls 0 #27 10 884
DJ Girls 0 #29 1 488
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
PR 0 #41 15 1,497
EC 0 #52 67 2,502
CR Girls 0 #53 1,687 11,342
MX Girls 0 #53 17,391 17,781
MX 0 #71 776 8,339
AO 0 #74 4 2,729
PA Girls 0 #75 938 9,861
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
KZ 0 #89 6 1,452
GT 0 #93 287 5,948
PA 0 #95 36 3,797
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PE Girls 0 #109 5,037 14,861
BN Girls 0 #112 3 5,459
Switzerland Girls 2024 #115 21 1,786
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
CR 0 #119 40 5,526
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
PE 0 #131 209 6,350
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
UY 0 #144 34 2,477
AR 0 #157 30 2,915
CO Girls 0 #158 5,774 16,140
UY Girls 0 #159 716 6,731
AR Girls 0 #166 1,153 8,289
BO Girls 0 #167 1,037 9,488
Sweden Girls 2019 #171 3 1,585
CO 0 #174 512 7,768
PR Boys 0 #177 2 2,508
LU Girls 0 #187 4 4,850
AO Girls 0 #192 18 4,575
KZ Girls 0 #196 144 5,862
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
JP Girls 0 #226 20 6,592
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
EC Boys 0 #238 9 3,322
BD 0 #239 3 5,992
PT 0 #247 4 4,161
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
BO 0 #263 119 6,868
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
Canada Girls 2024 #265 21 2,795
BR 0 #271 75 5,969
JM Girls 0 #277 2 7,507
CL Girls 0 #282 1,179 14,098
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
QA Girls 0 #300 17 15,378
BR Girls 0 #304 1,462 12,708
Spain Girls 0 #309 1,354 5,561
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
DK Girls 0 #324 6 7,429
CN Girls 0 #331 19 8,829
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
France Girls 2021 #339 67 3,185
CL 0 #339 74 6,867
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
MU Girls 0 #342 10 8,539
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
BD Girls 0 #369 18 8,413
Spain 0 #374 79 2,326
NL 0 #376 16 2,481
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
OM Girls 0 #382 15 15,987
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
UY Boys 0 #408 6 5,922
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
PT Girls 0 #413 39 7,952
PH Girls 0 #421 9 13,098
GT Boys 0 #443 32 7,625
AR Boys 0 #451 17 7,628
CR Boys 0 #469 19 10,188
PA Boys 0 #471 11 9,305
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
RU Girls 0 #485 14 11,913
KW Girls 0 #488 28 19,177
PS Girls 0 #512 12 10,981
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
AE Girls 0 #535 19 20,968
BH 0 #543 11 17,937
IR Girls 0 #543 3 8,334
IN Girls 0 #552 80 13,121
CM Girls 0 #556 5 11,671
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
SG Girls 0 #575 12 18,916
BO Boys 0 #577 16 9,244
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
IL Girls 0 #608 10 11,648
IT 0 #633 82 4,183
HK Girls 0 #647 4 16,104
CL Boys 0 #653 13 13,390
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
Finland Girls 2026 #730 9 3,895
BR Boys 0 #732 20 12,213
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
IT Girls 0 #743 948 9,415
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
NL Girls 0 #768 188 5,933
TN 0 #771 59 13,765
Germany Girls 0 #783 56 4,949
United States Girls 2024 #784 133 8,487
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
MX Boys 0 #805 181 16,355
PE Boys 0 #819 60 14,506
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
SA Girls 0 #844 92 25,931
CO Boys 0 #874 47 15,656
OM Boys 0 #915 4 17,948
MY Girls 0 #916 79 24,821
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
EG Girls 0 #929 31 14,742
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
IN Boys 0 #1,034 6 16,750
MA 0 #1,115 14 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,132 10 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
DZ 0 #1,154 23 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,175 8 25,439
TR 0 #1,182 30 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,603 12 28,008

Mayra is popular in 73 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Switzerland
France
Canada
Sweden

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People also ask about Mayra

Mayra is predominantly a girl's name.
Mayra is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈmaɪrə/ (MY-rah),/ˈmeɪrə/ (MAY-rah),Spanish: [ˈmai̯ɾa] (MAI-ra).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Maira, Maíra, Meira, Mayrah and Myra.
Across languages, Mayra has these equivalents: Meira (Hebrew), Maya/Maia (Greek/Sanskrit), Myra (English), María/Mary (Spanish/Latin).
Yes — Mayra ranked #115 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Mayra ranks highest in Switzerland (#115 in 2024).
Mayra's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #771 in 2014 to #784 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Mayra are in our database, including Mayra Andrade (Musician).