Smyra Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SMY-rah //ˈsmaɪrə//
Origin: Greek; Arabic
Meaning: myrrh (Greek); fragrant (Arabic)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Greek culture, Smyra is associated with the resin myrrh, which has been valued since ancient times for its fragrance and medicinal properties. The name also has Arabic roots, where it signifies something that is fragrant, reflecting the importance of aromatic substances in Middle Eastern traditions.
The name evokes a sense of beauty and allure across both cultures, often linked to historical trade routes that valued myrrh. Additionally, Smyra is reminiscent of the ancient city of Smyrna, known for its rich history and cultural significance in antiquity.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Smyra was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Smyra has ranked as high as #18843 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Smyra has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Smyra is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Smyra was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Smyra.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | 8 | 8 |
Top States for Smyra
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