Girl Name · Coinages Origin
Myra
Myra is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Coinages origin, and in 2026 it sits in the Top 1000 of US baby names.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Myra? It is a girl name, rooted in Coinages naming tradition, and ranks in our Top 1000 popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Moira.
Myra meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Myra has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Coinages naming roots help connect Myra to related Coinages baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Myra as M·Y·R·A, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Myra is distinctive but not obscure in the Top 1000 tier.
Myra variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Myraa, Myrae, Myray, Myr.
- Nicknames: Myra works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Myra with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Myra middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Moira, Mara, Mira, Mayra, Maura — full picks on the sibling names for Myra guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Myra? Browse our names like Myra 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 Myra
What does the name Myra mean?
Myra 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 Myra?
Myra originates in Coinages naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Myra?
Myra has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Myra a boy's or girl's name?
Myra is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Myra in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Myra sits in the Top 1000 tier — distinctive but not obscure.
What names are similar to Myra?
Names that share Myra's sound and style include Moira, Mara, Mira, Mayra, Maura.
What middle names pair well with Myra?
Good middle-name fits for Myra pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Myra is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Myra is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Myra?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Myra share its rhythm without rhyming — Moira, Mara, Mira all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.