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Ashyra

uh-SHYE-ruh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coinage or variant of Ashira, which means 'wealthy' in Hebrew.

Peak popularity
2004
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Ashyra since 1999

Babies named Ashyra per year in U.S. Social Security records.

51015200020102020Most births 2004Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s7
2000s70
2010s25
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Ashyra is an extremely rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999. It never entered the top 1000 rankings, with its peak usage occurring in 2004, after which it has continued to be used occasionally but steadily. The name's origins are unclear, but it may be a creative respelling of Ashira, a Hebrew name meaning 'wealthy,' or a purely invented name inspired by the fashionable -a ending and the popular 'Ash' sound (as in Ashley or Asher). With no data from any U.S. state showing notable use, Ashyra remains a unique choice for parents seeking a soft, lyrical name with an exotic flair.

Ashyra is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1999. It may be a modern invented name, possibly influenced by the Hebrew name Ashira (meaning 'wealthy') or a feminine form of Asher. Another possible source is the Arabic name Ashira, meaning 'beloved' or 'companion,' but evidence is lacking. Given its recent emergence, Ashyra is likely a creative variation designed to sound melodious and unique.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ash, Ashy, Shera

Variants: Ashira, Ashera, Ashyrah

Sibling names for Ashyra

Names that share Ashyra's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Anaya, Amara, Kyra, Sariyah, Zara

Brothers: Asher, Kai, Ezra, Zane, Micah

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Ashyra mean?
The meaning of Ashyra is uncertain; it may be a modern invention or a variant of Ashira, which means 'wealthy' in Hebrew.
How popular is Ashyra?
Ashyra is a very rare name. Since its first recorded year in 1999, it has never ranked in the top 1000. Its peak usage was in 2004, and it has remained stable at very low numbers since then.
Is Ashyra a boy or girl name?
Ashyra is predominantly used for girls.