Given name & surname
Myrah
“resembling the fragrant oil”
Myrah is a variant of Myra. In Greek use, Myra carries the interpretation “resembling the fragrant oil.”
Meaning & origin
What it means
Myrah is a variant of Myra. In Greek use, Myra carries the interpretation “resembling the fragrant oil.”
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Myrah connects to the Myrrh name family through Myra. An origin associated with Myrrh is Egyptian.
Explained through its name family
The story
Published U.S. birth records include this spelling as early as 1941. This is the earliest published observation available here, rather than a date for the name’s origin.
From dated birth records
Myrah through the years
- Babies since 1880
- 786
- 0 boys · 786 girls
- Most popular year
- 2016
- 51 babies
- 2025
- 32
- #4,431 for girls
- 2021–25 vs 2016–20
- −21%
- Easing
By the numbers
In 2025, this name appeared in 32 U.S. birth records for girls, ranking No. 4,431 among girls’ names. Average annual use for girls was 21.5% lower in 2021–2025 than in 2016–2020. Published U.S. population figures for this spelling include 606 as a first name in 2020; 109 as a surname in 2020.
From Social Security birth records and U.S. Census name counts for this exact spelling. Other spellings are counted separately.
The ring: nicknames and forms.
Nicknames & forms 2
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
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