The nameMayra
Mayra is a girl's name, rising in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Used in Latin America
Meaning
Its origin is debated. It is linked to Maya and Myra.
Origin
Used in Latin America, the Arab world and the Comoros.
History
First given in France in the late 1990s, Mayra grew in the 2010s and is at its highest level today, especially in Mayotte and Île-de-France.
Popularity of the name Mayra
Mayra in France
Mayra was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 565 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Mayra. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Mayra in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 77 births a year on average, against 65 in the five years before.
Mayra in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mayra mean?
Its origin is debated. It is linked to Maya and Myra.
What is the origin of the name Mayra?
Used in Latin America, the Arab world and the Comoros.
Is Mayra a girl's or a boy's name?
Mayra is a girl's name.