Girl · #5,815 in 2026

Burma

Name: Popularity of the name Burma in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Burma, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and also referred to as Burma, is a country in northwest Southeast Asia. It is the largest country by area in Mainland Southeast Asia and has a population of about 55 million.

Current Rank

#5,815

Peak Rank

#1,065 (1941)

Total Babies

931

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1896

First Year

1965

Last Year

1941

Peak Year

#1065

Peak Rank

931

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Burma

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Etymology

Main article: Names of Myanmar The name of the country has been a matter of dispute and disagreement, particularly in the early 21st century, focusing mainly on the political legitimacy of those using Myanmar versus Burma . Both names derive from the earlier Burmese Mranma or Mramma , an ethnonym for the majority Burman ethnic group, of uncertain etymology. The terms are also popularly thought to derive from Sanskrit Brahma Desha , 'land of Brahma '. In 1989, the military government officially changed the English names of places, dating back to Burma's colonial period or earlier, to romanized

Origin & history

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The Story of Burma

Burma first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1896, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1941, when 47 Burmas were born — ranking #1,065 that year. As of 2026, Burma ranks #5,815 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 931 Burmas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Burma

Phonetically similar names — useful when Burma is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Burma

What does the name Burma mean?

How popular is Burma in 2026?

In 2026, Burma ranks #5,815 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Burma most popular?

Burma reached its peak popularity in 1941, ranking #1,065 that year with 47 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Burma most popular?

Burma has historically been most popular in Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Burma.

Is Burma a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Burma is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Burma?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Burma include Vennie, Arnetta, Sherida. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Burma

Burma is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1896 and has accumulated 931 births in the dataset. Burma's peak popularity came in 1941 when it ranked #1,065. Use the chart and map above to compare Burma's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.