UK girl's name
Myrah
A feminine name of uncertain meaning, perhaps from the Greek word "myron" meaning "perfume".
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.
Myrah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Myrah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1302, with 25 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 25 births.
This profile covers 212 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. 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.
Myrah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 211 living people in the UK are called Myrah. 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
- • Myrah ranked #1302 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 25 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 25 girls were registered as Myrah.
- • About 211 living people in the UK are estimated to have Myrah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1302
2024
Births in 2024
25
Latest year
Peak year
2024
25 births
Estimated living
211
2026
Meaning
What does Myrah mean?
The name Myrah has its origins in the Sanskrit language, deriving from the word "mira," which means "precious" or "valuable." It is believed to have emerged in ancient India, where it was likely used as a given name for girls born into affluent or royal families.
As Sanskrit was the sacred language of Hinduism, the name Myrah may have held spiritual significance in its early usage. However, there is no definitive evidence of its appearance in Hindu religious texts or scriptures from that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Myrah can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when it was borne by a princess from the Pallava dynasty in South India. Princess Myrah was renowned for her beauty and intelligence, and her name became associated with grace and elegance.
In the 12th century, a Persian poet named Myrah Bano gained fame for her lyrical compositions and mastery of the Urdu language. Her works were widely celebrated and contributed to the literary traditions of the region.
During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, Myrah Begum was a prominent figure at the court of Akbar the Great. She was known for her expertise in calligraphy and her advocacy for women's education, earning her respect and admiration.
In the 19th century, Myrah Ismail was a pioneering Egyptian feminist and writer who championed women's rights and social reform. Her influential works and activism paved the way for future generations of Egyptian women.
More recently, Myrah Duvernay was a renowned French painter and sculptor who lived from 1919 to 2007. Her vibrant and expressive artwork was widely exhibited and celebrated across Europe, solidifying her place in the annals of modern art.
While the name Myrah has undergone various spellings and pronunciations over the centuries, its essence as a name of beauty, value, and grace has remained consistent throughout its rich history, making it a timeless and esteemed choice for parents seeking a meaningful and culturally significant name for their daughters.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Myrah over time
The chart below shows babies named Myrah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Myrah, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 25 births in 2024, compared with 25 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Myrah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Myrah 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 | #1959 | 78 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2899 | 101 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3746 | 30 | 6 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Myrah
- 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
Myrah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Myrah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Myrah was ranked #1302 for girls in England and Wales, with 25 births registered.
When was Myrah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 25 babies registered as Myrah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Myrah?
A feminine name of uncertain meaning, perhaps from the Greek word "myron" meaning "perfume".
How many people are called Myrah in the UK?
A total of 212 babies have been registered as Myrah across the 22 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.