Tyrah Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TY-rah //ˈtaɪ.rə//
Origin: English; Arabic
Meaning: English: variant of Tyra; Arabic: 'a type of tree'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tyrah is believed to have roots in the Hebrew name Tira, which means 'delight' or 'joy.' The Hebrew language has a rich history, with its earliest forms dating back to around the 10th century BCE. As Hebrew evolved, names derived from it often found their way into other languages, including Greek and Latin, before being adopted into English.
The transition from Tira to Tyrah likely involved phonetic adaptations as the name passed through various cultures and linguistic influences, particularly during the periods of the Babylonian Exile and the subsequent Hellenistic era, when Hebrew names were often translated or altered to fit the phonetic and grammatical structures of other languages. Throughout history, names similar to Tyrah have appeared in various religious and cultural texts.
For instance, the name Tira is mentioned in the context of biblical genealogies, which have been significant in Jewish tradition. The King James Bible, published in the early 17th century, played a crucial role in the dissemination of biblical names and their variants in English-speaking cultures.
Although Tyrah itself may not appear in these texts, its etymological roots connect it to a lineage of names that have been revered in religious contexts. Culturally, names that convey meanings of joy and delight, such as Tyrah, have often been associated with positive attributes and aspirations.
This symbolic resonance has contributed to the endurance of similar names throughout various cultures and eras. The name Tyrah, while not as widely documented as some other biblical names, carries with it the weight of its historical and linguistic heritage, reflecting a lineage that values joy and happiness.
Related forms, such as Tira, may also be encountered in different cultural contexts, further enriching the name's significance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tyrah was first seen in the United States in 1972.
Tyrah has ranked as high as #3453 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Louisiana, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Tyrah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Tyrah 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 Tyrah 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 Tyrah.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | 7 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 | 7 |
| 2016 | 7 | 7 |
| 2015 | 12 | 12 |
| 2014 | 13 | 13 |
| 2013 | 8 | 8 |
| 2012 | 9 | 9 |
| 2011 | 7 | 7 |
| 2010 | 9 | 9 |
| 2009 | 13 | 13 |
| 2008 | 10 | 10 |
| 2007 | 15 | 15 |
| 2006 | 31 | 31 |
| 2005 | 28 | 28 |
| 2004 | 27 | 27 |
| 2003 | 40 | 40 |
| 2002 | 26 | 26 |
| 2001 | 22 | 22 |
| 2000 | 36 | 36 |
| 1999 | 35 | 35 |
| 1998 | 50 | 50 |
| 1997 | 33 | 33 |
| 1996 | 32 | 32 |
| 1995 | 23 | 23 |
| 1994 | 13 | 13 |
| 1993 | 6 | 6 |
| 1992 | 14 | 14 |
| 1991 | 63 | 63 |
| 1990 | 9 | 9 |
| 1989 | 6 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 | 6 |
| 1981 | 6 | 6 |
| 1980 | 8 | 8 |
| 1979 | 6 | 6 |
| 1976 | 5 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Tyrah (2006)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |