Maira - girls name

Maira name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 91%

Maira name meaning:

The name Maira is of Arabic origin and has several possible meanings. One interpretation is that Maira means "bitter" or "sorrowful." This meaning could reflect the challenges and hardships that a girl named Maira may face throughout her life, but it could also signify her strength and resilience in overcoming those difficulties.

Another possible meaning of the name Maira is "light" or "bright." This interpretation suggests that Maira brings positivity and happiness to those around her. She may be seen as a guiding light, someone who brings warmth and joy wherever she goes.

Overall, the name Maira carries various meanings, each with its own unique symbolism. Whether it represents bitterness or brightness, it is a beautiful name that reflects the complexity and depth of the individual who bears it.

Origin: Scottish

Variant of Mary: Bitter.

Related names

Mary , Mair , Maira , Maire, Mamie, Manon , Mari , Maria , Mariam , Mariana , Marianda, Mariann, Marie , Mariel , Marien, Marietta , Marjon, Maryam , Maryan , Mayra , Mele, Mere, Mitzi, Moll, Molli, Mollie , Molly , Moyra, Poll, Marya

Other girls names beginning with M

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 517 out of 5581

79 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    93
  • 5yrs

    -49
  • 1yr

    107

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (652)

Historical popularity of Maira

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