UK girl's name
Myar
A unisex Arabic name meaning "fortunate" or "prosperous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Myar is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Myar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2009 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Myar. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Myar ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 girls were registered as Myar.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Myar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Myar mean?
The given name Myar is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Sumerian word "miar," which means "radiant" or "shining."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Myar can be found in the cuneiform inscriptions of the Sumerian city-state of Uruk, dating back to around 2800 BCE. These inscriptions mention a high priestess named Myar, who was revered for her wisdom and spiritual guidance.
In the subsequent Akkadian and Babylonian empires, which succeeded the Sumerians, the name Myar continued to be used, though with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. It is believed that the name was particularly popular among the upper classes and nobility.
During the classical period of ancient Greece, there is a record of a philosopher named Myar of Miletus, who lived in the 6th century BCE. He was known for his teachings on natural philosophy and his contributions to the development of early scientific thought.
In the medieval period, the name Myar resurfaced in various parts of the Middle East and North Africa. One notable figure was Myar ibn Ishaq al-Qayrawani, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Tunisia, who lived in the 10th century CE.
Another prominent individual with the name Myar was Myar al-Din al-Qazwini, a Persian scientist and geographer from the 13th century CE. He is best known for his encyclopedic work, "The Wonders of Creation and the Curiosities of Existence," which covered a wide range of topics including geography, cosmology, and natural history.
During the Renaissance period, the name Myar was less common, but there are records of a few individuals bearing this name. One such person was Myar Guglielmi, an Italian painter and architect from the 16th century, who was active in the city of Florence.
In more recent times, the name Myar has been relatively rare, though it has been used sporadically in various cultures and regions. Of note is Myar Al-Roumi, a Syrian poet and writer from the early 20th century, who was known for his literary contributions and advocacy for Arab nationalism.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Myar over time
The chart below shows babies named Myar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Myar, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Myar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Myar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5876 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
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- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
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FAQ
Myar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Myar in the UK right now?
In 2012, Myar was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Myar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Myar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Myar?
A unisex Arabic name meaning "fortunate" or "prosperous".
How many people are called Myar in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Myar across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.