Will my child share the name Myra with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 86 UK babies named Myra per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Myra in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Myra becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Myra has been fairly steady, ranked #463 in 2025 against #535 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #377 in 2024.

Is Myra popular in the US as well as the UK?

Myra is more popular in the UK (#377) than in the US (#646). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Myra a popular baby name in the United States?

Myra ranks #646 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #463

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Q: Who are some famous people named Myra?

Notable people named Myra include: Myra DuBois — Myra DuBois is a stage persona portrayed by Gareth Joyner, a stand-up comedian and drag performer from Rotherham based in London.; Myra Lucretia Taylor — Myra Lucretia Taylor is an American actress and singer.; MyRA — myRA ("my retirement account") is a type of Roth IRA account sponsored by the United States Treasury and administered by Comerica..

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Myra is a distinctive choice, ranked #463 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Myra in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#463

US Rank #663

About the Name Myra

2024 marks Myra's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #377. The name has climbed 158 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Myra is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Myra in their class.

In the US it sits at #646 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.

⭐ Famous People Named Myra

Myra DuBois — Myra DuBois is a stage persona portrayed by Gareth Joyner, a stand-up comedian and drag performer from Rotherham based in London.
Myra Lucretia Taylor — Myra Lucretia Taylor is an American actress and singer.
Myra McFadyen — Myra McFadyen was a Scottish actress.

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