Girl Name
Maira
Maira is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Maira — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Mayra is on your shortlist, Maira belongs in the same conversation.
Maira meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Maira has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Maira as M·A·I·R·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Maira is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Maira variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Mairaa, Mairae, Mairay, Mair.
- Nicknames: Mai and M.
- Middle names: Pair Maira with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Maira middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Mayra, Mara, Maura, Moira, Marie — full picks on the sibling names for Maira guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Maira? Browse our names like Maira guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Maira
What does the name Maira mean?
Maira has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Maira?
The exact origin of Maira is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Maira?
Maira has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Maira a boy's or girl's name?
Maira is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Maira in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Maira sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Maira?
Names that share Maira's sound and style include Mayra, Mara, Maura, Moira, Marie.
What middle names pair well with Maira?
Good middle-name fits for Maira pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Maira is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Maira is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Maira?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Maira share its rhythm without rhyming — Mayra, Mara, Maura all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.