Myra - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Myra \m(y)-ra\ is pronounced MYE-rah. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "myrrh". Feminine form of Myron. A poetic and literary invention in the 17th century, and used as a given name since the 19th century. See also Mayra and Moira. Author Maira Kalman.

Myra has 5 variant forms: Maira, Mira, Myrah, Myree and Myriah.

For more information, see also related names Omyra, Almira and Miranda.

Baby names that sound like Myra are Mera, Mara, Mora and Moyra.

Myra is a very popular female first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Myra. Compare Myra with related baby names.