Maira
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Maira is a Greek name meaning “shining”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.95% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Maira
Maira is a name of Greek origin, linked to the nymph Maera in classical mythology. The name originates from the Greek word marmairein, which describes the act of sparkling or glistening. In Homeric texts, Maera is identified as a daughter of Proetus, and it appears frequently in ancient literature to signify radiant brilliance. The name has been utilized across diverse linguistic cultures as a symbol of light and clarity.
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Gender Usage of the Name Maira
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Maira is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.95% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Maira
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Maira is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in United Kingdom across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 75K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 6.5K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 17K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 427K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Maira ranked #972 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,387 in 2024 — an improvement of 415 places. Maira is showing upward momentum and gaining recognition.
Historically, its best recorded position was #490 in 2017. Its lowest recorded position was #2,854 in 1972. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -252 places (from #720 to #972).
Name StyleMethodology
Maira is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 59% of available years and remains active today, averaging 89 births per year after a historical peak in 2011.Characteristics of the Name Maira
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- M — Girl Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Maira maintains a two-syllable profile with a smooth transition between its resonant consonants and open final vowel. The name offers a Soft & Gentle aesthetic, favored for its balanced and airy phonetic quality.
Middle Names For Maira
Middle names used with MairaMethodology
Maira is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Maira Alejandra · Maira Lizeth · Maira Lorena · Maira Elena · Maira LisethView all 42 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for MairaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Maira is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Maira Moore · Maira Mills · Maira Marsh · Maira Marks · Maira Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Maira
Sound Like Maira Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Mary · Marie · Maria · View all Top 100 names
Spelled Like Maira Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Mairah · Maiara · Maura · View all 14 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Mary · Margaret · Michelle · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Maira Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Maira”
Dictionary Meaning of "Maira"Methodology
a female given name
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How to Spell Maira in ASL
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