Tyra Girl

Popularity: #916 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TY-rah //ˈtaɪ.rə//

Origin: Scandinavian; English

Meaning: Scandinavian: Thor's warrior; English: noble

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Tyra has its roots in Old Norse, deriving from the name "Þyra," which is a feminine form of the name "Þór," meaning "Thor" or "thunder." This etymological lineage highlights the name's connection to Norse mythology, where Thor is a prominent god associated with strength and protection. The transition of the name into English occurred through the influence of Scandinavian settlers in England during the Viking Age, which began in the late 8th century and continued into the 11th century.

As the Norse language mingled with Old English, names like Tyra began to emerge in the English lexicon, reflecting the cultural exchanges of the time. Historically, the name Tyra has been associated with various figures and events.

While it does not have a direct biblical reference, its Norse roots connect it to a rich tapestry of mythology and folklore. The name gained some recognition in the 20th century, particularly through cultural references in literature and media, which helped to solidify its place in the English-speaking world.

Notably, the name has been used in various forms of art and entertainment, contributing to its resonance in contemporary culture. Culturally, Tyra embodies themes of strength and resilience, drawing from its mythological origins linked to Thor.

The name's association with thunder and power may have contributed to its appeal as a symbol of femininity intertwined with strength. Additionally, diminutive forms like Ty or Tyra-Ann have occasionally been used, reflecting a common practice of creating affectionate or familiar versions of names.

Overall, Tyra's etymological roots and historical significance underscore its enduring presence in various cultural contexts.

Famous people named Tyra

In this section, you will find notable people named Tyra. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Tyra who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Tyra who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Tyra Banks is a model and television personality best known for America's Next Top Model, The Tyra Banks Show, and her work with Victoria's Secret.

Tyra Collette is a fictional character best known for her role in the television series Friday Night Lights.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Tyra, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Tyra. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tyra was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Tyra has ranked as high as #616 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Louisiana.

In the past 5 years the name Tyra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Tyra 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 Tyra 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 Tyra.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 32 0 32
2024 33 0 33
2023 28 0 28
2022 38 0 38
2021 49 0 49
2020 33 0 33
2019 51 0 51
2018 54 0 54
2017 66 0 66
2016 61 0 61
2015 66 0 66
2014 70 0 70
2013 85 0 85
2012 69 0 69
2011 86 0 86
2010 106 0 106
2009 146 0 146
2008 186 0 186
2007 286 0 286
2006 439 0 439
2005 430 0 430
2004 382 0 382
2003 372 0 372
2002 372 0 372
2001 440 0 440
2000 635 0 635
1999 726 0 726
1998 943 0 943
1997 843 6 837
1996 604 0 604
1995 454 0 454
1994 327 0 327
1993 258 0 258
1992 185 0 185
1991 155 0 155
1990 165 0 165
1989 130 0 130
1988 138 0 138
1987 134 0 134
1986 152 6 146
1985 201 5 196
1984 147 6 141
1983 142 6 136
1982 141 0 141
1981 176 11 165
1980 174 5 169
1979 182 0 182
1978 184 0 184
1977 201 7 194
1976 182 0 182
1975 231 6 225
1974 213 0 213
1973 212 7 205
1972 242 9 233
1971 303 7 296
1970 314 6 308
1969 258 0 258
1968 156 8 148
1967 103 0 103
1966 103 0 103
1965 102 0 102
1964 121 5 116
1963 89 11 78
1962 90 5 85
1961 53 0 53
1960 54 5 49
1959 55 0 55
1958 37 0 37
1957 49 0 49
1956 57 5 52
1955 44 0 44
1954 38 0 38
1953 30 0 30
1952 22 0 22
1951 23 0 23
1950 19 0 19
1949 28 0 28
1948 16 0 16
1947 22 0 22
1946 11 0 11
1945 14 0 14
1944 20 6 14
1943 22 6 16
1942 9 0 9
1941 5 0 5
1939 7 0 7
1938 6 0 6
1926 7 0 7
1921 5 5 0
1918 9 0 9
1915 6 0 6
1914 5 0 5

Top States for Tyra (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 6
100%