Mayra
Meaning of Mayra
Mayra is a popular female name with a rich history. It has multiple pronunciations depending on the language and region. In American English, it is pronounced as MY-ruh (/ˈmaɪrə/), while in Spanish, it is pronounced as MAI-rah (/ˈmaɪɾa/). The name Mayra also has variations such as Myra and Maira.
Looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, we can see that Mayra has been consistently used over the years. In recent years, it has maintained a moderate level of popularity, ranking around 1500 to 1600 in terms of occurrence. However, it's worth noting that Mayra was more prevalent in previous decades, reaching its peak in the 1990s when it ranked within the top 200 names for newborn girls.
Overall, Mayra is a timeless and versatile name that can be pronounced differently depending on your cultural background. Its usage remains steady, making it a great choice for parents looking for a name that is both familiar and unique.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as MAI-rah (/ˈmaɪɾa/)
American English
- Pronunced as MY-ruh (/ˈmaɪrə/)
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Notable People Named Mayra
| Mayra Nohemi Flores was the first female Mexican-born member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 34th congressional district from 2022 to 2023 as a member of the Republican Party. |
| Mayra Bueno Silva is a Brazilian mixed martial artist ranked #3 in the UFC women's bantamweight division. |
| Mayra Santos-Febres is a Puerto Rican author, poet, novelist, and professor known for her work on themes of race, diaspora identity, and female sexuality, and for her efforts in promoting literacy and cultural activism. |
| Mayra Andrade is a Cape Verdean singer based in Lisbon, Portugal. |
| Mayra Aguiar da Silva is a Brazilian judoka who won three consecutive Olympic bronze medals and is a three-time world champion. |
| Mayra Montero is a renowned Cuban-Puerto Rican writer. |
| Mayra Dias - Mayra Benita Alves Dias is a Brazilian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Brasil 2018 and represented Brazil at the Miss Universe 2018 pageant. |
| Mayra Alejandra Pelayo-Bernal is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga MX Femenil side Tijuana and represents Mexico internationally. |
| Mayra Tatiana Ramírez Ramírez is a Colombian professional footballer known for her role as a midfielder for Levante and the Colombia women's national team. |
| Mayra Carolina Herrera Pérez is a Guatemalan race walker who competed in the 20 km event at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. |
| Mayra Jordán - Mayra Alejandra "China" Jordán is a Panamanian footballer known for her role as a midfielder on the Panama women's national team. |
