Mayraalejandra
A girl's name of Spanish origin with 53 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 14 letters and 5 syllables, Mayraalejandra is a longer name that carries presence on a page and formality in full, while likely inviting a natural nickname in daily life. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1986, with 53 total recorded births.
Mayraalejandra is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Mayraalejandra is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Mayraalejandra is a girl's baby name of Spanish origin, a compound of two beloved Latina names: Mayra (a variant of Moira, meaning 'sea' or 'great') and Alejandra (the Spanish form of Alexandra, meaning 'defender of men'). In Latino families, combining names honors multiple relatives or saints at once.
This double-barreled name reflects a rich tradition of formal compound names in Spanish-speaking cultures, where the full name is used ceremonially while a shorter nickname carries through daily life.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Mayraalejandra's final sounds are open, warm — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Mayraalejandra follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Mayraalejandra's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Mayraalejandra has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1986.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 35 | — |
The Story of Mayraalejandra
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1987, Mayraalejandra is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Mayraalejandra are most likely born between 1986 and 1994.
How rare is Mayraalejandra?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Mayraalejandra is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1986, peaked in the 1980s with 35 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Mayraalejandra by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 1986–1994)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 6 | #12820 |
| 1993 | 6 | #12851 |
| 1991 | 6 | #12519 |
| 1989 | 10 | #7826 |
| 1988 | 9 | #8144 |
| 1987 | 10 | #7147 |
| 1986 | 6 | #10381 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1986–1994