Maira
- Pronunciation
- [Mai-ra]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Variant Of Mary Bitter.
- Origin
- Scottish
Maira Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 6,279 baby girls have been named Maira. The name peaked in 1992 with 290 US births that year (rank #732). In 2024, ranked #2756 nationally — 2,024 places below its 1992 peak.
Top States for Maira
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Maira births are: California (2,432), Texas (889), New York (421).
Other Scottish-Origin Names Like Maira
If you like Maira's Scottish origin, consider these related names: Abhainn, Abhainn, Aibne, Acair, Acaiseid, Achaius. Browse all Scottish names →
5-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Maira's exact length and starting letter: Mabel, Mable, Mabon, Mabuz, Mabyn.
Quick Facts About Maira
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Compare Maira to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Maira against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).