UK girl's name
Mayra
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "renowned" or "illustrious".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mayra is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mayra popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1128, with 30 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 31 births.
This profile covers 237 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 2004 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 97% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 239 living people in the UK are called Mayra. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mayra ranked #1128 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 30 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 31 girls were registered as Mayra.
- • Mayra ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #749 in 2023.
- • About 239 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mayra as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1128
2024
Births in 2024
30
Latest year
Peak year
2022
31 births
Estimated living
239
2026
Meaning
What does Mayra mean?
The given name Mayra has its origins in the Spanish language and culture. It is a feminine form of the name Maurus, which is derived from the Latin word "Maurus", meaning "Moor" or "dark-skinned". The name likely emerged during the time of the Moorish rule in Spain, which lasted from the 8th to the 15th century.
The name Mayra was popular in Spain and other Spanish-speaking regions during the Middle Ages. It was often associated with individuals of Moorish or North African descent, as the name itself reflects the cultural and ethnic diversity of the region during that time period.
In terms of historical references, the name Mayra is not prominently featured in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, it has been documented in various historical records and chronicles from the medieval period in Spain and other parts of the Iberian Peninsula.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Mayra dates back to the 12th century, when it was mentioned in a document from the Kingdom of Aragon. Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Mayra.
Mayra Martínez (1917-1992) was a Mexican actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and television shows during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. She was known for her roles in movies like "Enamorada" and "Salón México".
Mayra Andrade (born 1985) is a Cape Verdean singer and songwriter who has gained international recognition for her fusion of traditional Cape Verdean music with elements of jazz, blues, and soul. She has released several acclaimed albums, including "Stória, Stória" and "Criola".
Mayra Navarro (born 1976) is a Puerto Rican actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, such as "The Sopranos" and "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City". She is also known for her philanthropy and advocacy work.
Mayra Alejandra (born 1990) is a Mexican singer and songwriter who rose to prominence after participating in the reality show "La Academia" in 2009. She has released several successful albums, including "Mayra Alejandra" and "Indeleble".
Mayra Veronica (born 1970) is a Cuban-American singer, songwriter, and actress. She has recorded numerous albums and has also appeared in several films and television shows, such as "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" and "Moesha".
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mayra over time
The chart below shows babies named Mayra registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mayra, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 30 births in 2024, compared with 31 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mayra by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mayra was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1387 | 121 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2812 | 105 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3679 | 11 | 2 |
Geography
Where Mayra is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Mayra. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Mayra ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #749 in 2023.
Across the UK
Mayra in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#749 in 2023
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Mayra
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Mayra: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mayra in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mayra was ranked #1128 for girls in England and Wales, with 30 births registered.
When was Mayra most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 31 babies registered as Mayra in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mayra?
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "renowned" or "illustrious".
How many people are called Mayra in the UK?
A total of 237 babies have been registered as Mayra across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Mayra most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Mayra ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #749 in 2023. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.