Myrah
Every Myrah since 1941 — 786 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Myrah
Myrah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,431 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1941, 786 American babies have been named Myrah. Its peak came in 2016, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Myrah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Myrah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,431 |
| 2024 | 43 | #3,624 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,813 |
| 2022 | 33 | #4,349 |
| 2021 | 31 | #4,477 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,821 |
| 2019 | 46 | #3,432 |
| 2018 | 42 | #3,655 |
| 2017 | 51 | #3,181 |
| 2016 | 51 | #3,210 |
| 2015 | 45 | #3,517 |
| 2014 | 34 | #4,334 |
| 2013 | 33 | #4,396 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,798 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,492 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,544 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,990 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,699 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,385 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,724 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,697 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,460 |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,051 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,850 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,613 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,723 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,211 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Myrah in 2025?
Myrah ranked #4,431 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Myrah?
786 babies have been named Myrah in the United States since 1941, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Myrah most popular?
Myrah peaked in 2016, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Myrah a boy or girl name?
Myrah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Myrah rising or falling?
Myrah has been roughly stable over the past decade.