Girl
Mayra
admirable, wonderful
About Mayra
Consider Mayra: streamlined, unpretentious, and refreshingly straightforward. This two-syllable name doesn't overthink things—it simply works. In an era of increasingly elaborate naming conventions, Mayra stands as a testament to the power of simplicity. The name possesses a quiet strength, neither demanding attention nor fading into the background. It's the kind of name that grows with a person beautifully, equally suitable for a playful toddler, a studious teenager, and a professional adult. Mayra has a down-to-earth quality that suggests approachability and warmth. Parents who gravitate toward this name often value authenticity and substance over flash and trend. There's something genuinely likeable about Mayra—it doesn't try too hard, doesn't make grand proclamations, yet leaves a lasting impression through its honest simplicity. The spelling is intuitive, the pronunciation clear, making life easier for both bearer and everyone she meets. It's a name that lets a person's character shine through without the name itself stealing the spotlight.
Popularity of the Name Mayra
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1967 | #949 |
| 1968 | #925 |
| 1969 | #869 |
| 1970 | #802 |
| 1971 | #845 |
| 1972 | #846 |
| 1973 | #800 |
| 1974 | #728 |
| 1975 | #610 |
| 1976 | #683 |
| 1977 | #731 |
| 1978 | #483 |
| 1979 | #377 |
| 1980 | #281 |
| 1981 | #379 |
| 1982 | #414 |
| 1983 | #274 |
| 1984 | #227 |
| 1985 | #225 |
| 1986 | #179 |
| 1987 | #182 |
| 1988 | #192 |
| 1989 | #191 |
| 1990 | #195 |
| 1991 | #205 |
| 1992 | #200 |
| 1993 | #214 |
| 1994 | #229 |
| 1995 | #269 |
| 1996 | #316 |
| 1997 | #352 |
| 1998 | #361 |
| 1999 | #418 |
| 2000 | #478 |
| 2001 | #489 |
| 2002 | #502 |
| 2003 | #522 |
| 2004 | #602 |
| 2005 | #632 |
| 2006 | #661 |
| 2007 | #707 |
| 2008 | #769 |
| 2009 | #853 |
| 2010 | #870 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Mayra
Names Similar to Mayra
Nicknames for Mayra
- May
- Maya
- Myra
- Mai
- Ira
Famous People Named Mayra
| Mayra Rosales | American reality TV personality and motivational speaker |
| Mayra Veronica | Cuban-American model, actress, and singer |
| Mayra Andrade | Cape Verdean singer |
| Mayra Santos-Febres | Puerto Rican writer and educator |
| Mayra Matos | Puerto Rican beauty queen, Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2009 |
| Mayra Aguiar | Brazilian judoka, Olympic medalist |
| Mayra García | Mexican taekwondo practitioner, Olympic medalist |
| Mayra Buvinic | Chilean economist and sociologist |
| Mayra Alejandra Gómez | Venezuelan actress and model |
| Mayra Gómez Kemp | Cuban-American television presenter |
Characters Named Mayra
| Mayra Salazar | Character from the novel "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros |
| Mayra Cruz | Character in the TV series "Orange Is the New Black" |
| Mayra Slater | Character in the TV series "Younger" |
| Mayra Alonso | Character in the telenovela "Dos mujeres, un camino" |
| Mayra Quintana | Character in the TV series "Los Serrano" |
| Mayra Lewis | Character in the novel "House Rules" by Jodi Picoult |
| Mayra Lorie | Character in the TV series "The Fosters" |
| Mayra Fuentes | Character in the telenovela "La Gata" |