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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Palmyra — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Palmer|Paloma
LatinGirl→ Stable

Palmyra

pal-MY-ruh · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14811 in 2021

Peak: #14811 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14811 in 2021

Peak: #14811 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202021

Rank #14811 · Rising since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Latin OriginAncient CityHistoricalRegalBotanical3-syllableRareLiteraryEtherealGirl-leaningVintage GlamourArtistic
Character
ancient graceresilient strengthexotic beautytimeless wisdom
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Palmyras

mysterioussupernaturalcomplexadventurousspirited
STRONG
High confidence

Palmyra is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Palmyra at a Glance
Meaning:Named after the ancient Levantine city of Palmyra (modern Syria). The city name derives from Aramaic 'Tadmor' meaning 'palm tree,' referencing the oasis palms.
Language root:Latin · Greek · Aramaic
Peak rank:#14811 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Palmyra Cormano
Fictional character (DC Comics)
Palmyra Tolan
Character (Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer Abroad)
Similar Sound
PalmiraPalomaPamelaPolarisMinerva
Similar Style
CleopatraCassandraArabellaCordeliaOphelia
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Palmyra
SophiaClaraIrisViolaFelixAtlas◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Palmyra · Overview
Summary

Palmyra is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Regal · Mythological · Vintage character
Palmyra carries a ethereal, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
palmyra.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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