Bitter, beloved, or star of the sea
Mayra is a Spanish variant of Maria, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Miriam. While its exact etymology is debated, it is most commonly associated with meanings like 'bitter', 'beloved', or 'star of the sea'. In some contexts, it is also considered a variation of the name Myra, created by the 17th-century poet Fulke Greville.
Less common today
Mayra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #195 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Cape Verdean singer who performs in Portuguese and Creole
American model and singer
First Mexican-born woman to serve in the U.S. Congress
