Myrah
A feminine name of uncertain meaning, perhaps from the Greek word "myron" meaning "perfume".
Name Census estimates that about 743 living Americans carry the first name Myrah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Myrah today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Myrah births was 2016 (51 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Myrah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
743
~ 1 in 461,311 Americans
Peak year
2016
51 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,614
Tracked since 1941
Popularity
Myrah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Myrah from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 371 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Myrah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Myrah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Myrah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Myrahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Myrah, while Georgia, Maryland, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Myrah
The name Myrah has its origins in the Sanskrit language, deriving from the word "mira," which means "precious" or "valuable." It is believed to have emerged in ancient India, where it was likely used as a given name for girls born into affluent or royal families.
As Sanskrit was the sacred language of Hinduism, the name Myrah may have held spiritual significance in its early usage. However, there is no definitive evidence of its appearance in Hindu religious texts or scriptures from that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Myrah can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when it was borne by a princess from the Pallava dynasty in South India. Princess Myrah was renowned for her beauty and intelligence, and her name became associated with grace and elegance.
In the 12th century, a Persian poet named Myrah Bano gained fame for her lyrical compositions and mastery of the Urdu language. Her works were widely celebrated and contributed to the literary traditions of the region.
During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, Myrah Begum was a prominent figure at the court of Akbar the Great. She was known for her expertise in calligraphy and her advocacy for women's education, earning her respect and admiration.
In the 19th century, Myrah Ismail was a pioneering Egyptian feminist and writer who championed women's rights and social reform. Her influential works and activism paved the way for future generations of Egyptian women.
More recently, Myrah Duvernay was a renowned French painter and sculptor who lived from 1919 to 2007. Her vibrant and expressive artwork was widely exhibited and celebrated across Europe, solidifying her place in the annals of modern art.
While the name Myrah has undergone various spellings and pronunciations over the centuries, its essence as a name of beauty, value, and grace has remained consistent throughout its rich history, making it a timeless and esteemed choice for parents seeking a meaningful and culturally significant name for their daughters.
People
Myrah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Myrah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Myrah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Myrah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 743 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Myrah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 461,311 US residents.
Is Myrah a common name?
We classify Myrah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 754 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Myrah most popular?
The single biggest year for Myrah was 2016, when 51 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Myrah is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Myrah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Myrah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.