Palm tree; pilgrim
Derived from the Latin word for palm tree, it historically referred to a pilgrim who carried palm branches back from the Holy Land. It is also the name of an ancient and significant city in Syria, known as Palmyra. The name carries a sense of exotic history and natural grace.
Less common today
Palmira isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,320 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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