Mayra
Peaked at #179 nationally in 1986, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1948, Mayra has been recorded 99% of the time for girls and 1% of the time for boys.
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Mayra — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#179
in 1986
Current rank
#1581
in 2024
Years tracked
77
1948–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1948, Mayra reached its peak popularity for girls in 1986, ranking #179 nationally with 1,501 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1406 (2014) to #1581 (2024) — a 11% drop.
As of 2024, Mayra ranks #1581 nationally for girls, with 133 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,581 | 133 |
| 2023 | #1,732 | 119 |
| 2022 | #1,580 | 135 |
| 2021 | #1,627 | 129 |
| 2020 | #1,575 | 134 |
| 2019 | #1,556 | 139 |
| 2018 | #1,509 | 145 |
| 2017 | #1,420 | 161 |
Mayra — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1610
in 1986
Last ranked
#6329
in 1996
Years tracked
18
1978–1996
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1978, Mayra reached its peak popularity for boys in 1986, ranking #1610 nationally with 41 babies given the name that year.
Mayra hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1996, when it stood at #6329.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | #6,329 | 9 |
| 1995 | #6,238 | 9 |
| 1994 | #3,850 | 17 |
| 1993 | #4,158 | 15 |
| 1992 | #3,692 | 17 |
| 1991 | #2,960 | 22 |
| 1990 | #2,469 | 28 |
| 1989 | #2,187 | 32 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Mayra most popular?
Mayra was most popular in 1986, when it ranked #179 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Mayra becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Mayra?
At least 33,475 babies have been recorded with the name Mayra in the US since 1948, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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