Mayra
/M-AA-Y-R-AA/
Spanish-Mexican Mayra — Mayra (Spanish-Mexican, possibly from Old English mære 'great, glorious' or as variant of Maira/Moira) is iconic Mexican-American feminine naming. Common across Mexican working-class and Mexican-American Catholic families since the 1970s. Mayra Verónica is the Cuban-American singer and pin-up model; Mayra Rosales is the Mexican-American who became famous after losing 800 pounds.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Mayra is a Christian girl name of Spanish origin, meaning “Spanish-Mexican Mayra — Mayra (Spanish-Mexican, possibly from Old English mære 'great, glorious' or as variant of Maira/Moira) is iconic Mexican-American feminine naming. Common across Mexican working-class and Mexican-American Catholic families since the 1970s. Mayra Verónica is the Cuban-American singer and pin-up model; Mayra Rosales is the Mexican-American who became famous after losing 800 pounds.”.
Mayra is a girl's name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Spanish-Mexican Mayra — Mayra (Spanish-Mexican, possibly from Old English mære 'great, glorious' or as variant of Maira/Moira) is iconic Mexican-American feminine naming. Common across Mexican working-class and Mexican-American Catholic families since the 1970s. Mayra Verónica is the Cuban-American singer and pin-up model; Mayra Rosales is the Mexican-American who became famous after losing 800 pounds." and belongs to the Light cluster — names meaning radiance, illumination, and hope.
Common among Mexican, LatinAmerican, Hispanic, Latino, Cuban, Argentine, Colombian, Chilean, Peruvian, Venezuelan, PuertoRican, Dominican, Spanish families, Mayra carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Mayra
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Mayra lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Mayra's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Mayra's saint & feast day →What does Mayra's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Mayra resonates in either tradition.
Mayra's destiny number is 22 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Mayra's full reading →
Does Mayra go with your family's names?
Mayra breaks into 5 sounds: /M-AA-Y-R-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Mayra sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Mayra beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Mayra — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Mayra
If Mayra resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in Mexican families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Light cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Mayra
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Common questions about Mayra
What does the name Mayra mean?
Mayra means "Spanish-Mexican Mayra — Mayra (Spanish-Mexican, possibly from Old English mære 'great, glorious' or as variant of Maira/Moira) is iconic Mexican-American feminine naming. Common across Mexican working-class and Mexican-American Catholic families since the 1970s. Mayra Verónica is the Cuban-American singer and pin-up model; Mayra Rosales is the Mexican-American who became famous after losing 800 pounds.." It is a girl name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Mayra a boy or girl name?
Mayra is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Mayra?
Mayra is of Spanish origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Mexican, LatinAmerican, Hispanic families.
Is Mayra a Christian name?
Yes. Mayra is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Spanish origin.
What does Mayra mean in Spanish?
Mayra originates from Spanish, where it means "Spanish-Mexican Mayra — Mayra (Spanish-Mexican, possibly from Old English mære 'great, glorious' or as variant of Maira/Moira) is iconic Mexican-American feminine naming. Common across Mexican working-class and Mexican-American Catholic families since the 1970s. Mayra Verónica is the Cuban-American singer and pin-up model; Mayra Rosales is the Mexican-American who became famous after losing 800 pounds.."
What are common nicknames for Mayra?
Common short forms of Mayra include May, Mayri.
What is the numerology of Mayra?
Mayra has a Pythagorean destiny number of 22 — the master builder — grand vision made real.
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