Myra is a distinctive choice, ranked #377 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Myra in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#377
US Rank #646
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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #646 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Myra
Unlikely. With around 114 UK babies named Myra per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Myra in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Myra is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 158 places over the last five years to #377 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
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.
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..
Myra ranks #646 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
114
UK babies named Myra (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 158 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Myra
Likely around 1 other Myra in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Myra
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Myra Lucretia Taylor is an American actress and singer. She received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance as Gran Georgeanna in the Broadway musical Tina.
myRA ("my retirement account") is a type of Roth IRA account sponsored by the United States Treasury and administered by Comerica. Richard Ludlow was the executive director of the program for the U.S.