Mayra
Every Mayra since 1948 — 33,561 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mayra
Mayra is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,168 in 2025 with 86 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 33,561 American babies have been named Mayra. Its peak came in 1987, when 1,548 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mayra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mayra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86 | #2,168 | — | — |
| 2024 | 133 | #1,583 | — | — |
| 2023 | 119 | #1,734 | — | — |
| 2022 | 135 | #1,582 | — | — |
| 2021 | 129 | #1,627 | — | — |
| 2020 | 134 | #1,576 | — | — |
| 2019 | 139 | #1,557 | — | — |
| 2018 | 145 | #1,509 | — | — |
| 2017 | 161 | #1,421 | — | — |
| 2016 | 182 | #1,318 | — | — |
| 2015 | 189 | #1,284 | — | — |
| 2014 | 163 | #1,408 | — | — |
| 2013 | 189 | #1,263 | — | — |
| 2012 | 207 | #1,192 | — | — |
| 2011 | 247 | #1,015 | — | — |
| 2010 | 307 | #870 | — | — |
| 2009 | 327 | #853 | — | — |
| 2008 | 382 | #769 | — | — |
| 2007 | 414 | #707 | — | — |
| 2006 | 437 | #661 | — | — |
| 2005 | 443 | #632 | — | — |
| 2004 | 465 | #602 | — | — |
| 2003 | 541 | #522 | — | — |
| 2002 | 551 | #502 | — | — |
| 2001 | 571 | #489 | — | — |
| 2000 | 572 | #478 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,021 | #269 | 8 | #6,774 |
| 1990 | 1,503 | #195 | 28 | #2,469 |
| 1985 | 1,166 | #225 | 18 | #2,788 |
| 1980 | 876 | #281 | 12 | #3,544 |
| 1975 | 260 | #610 | — | — |
| 1970 | 173 | #802 | — | — |
| 1965 | 80 | #1,206 | — | — |
| 1960 | 50 | #1,590 | — | — |
| 1955 | 11 | #3,715 | — | — |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,096 | — | — |
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Famous people named Mayra
- Mayra Andrade Singer · b. 1985
- Mayra Aguiar Athlete · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mayra in 2025?
Mayra ranked #2,168 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 86 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mayra?
33,561 babies have been named Mayra in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mayra most popular?
Mayra peaked in 1987, when 1,548 newborns received the name.
Is Mayra a boy or girl name?
Mayra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mayra rising or falling?
Mayra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mayra?
Well-known people named Mayra include Mayra Andrade (singer), Mayra Aguiar (athlete).