Declining since 2022, #1,458 for girls today.
Popularity of Nyra since 1914
Babies named Nyra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 61 |
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 34 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 66 |
| 2000s | 129 |
| 2010s | 569 |
| 2020s | 1,438 |
Meaning & origin
Nyra is a modern name first recorded in the United States in 1914, but its rise to contemporary usage is a story of the 21st century. It reached its peak rank of 1,458 in 2021, and since 2022 it has been on a downward trajectory. In its best year, roughly 1 in 10,934 girls received the name, a relatively sparse but noticeable presence. The name has found particular favor in Massachusetts, Virginia, and New Jersey, states that often embrace soft, melodic girl names. While its etymology is uncertain, Nyra likely follows the pattern of modern coinages combining a stylish initial sound with a feminine ending, giving it an air of novelty and gentle elegance.
Nyra first appears in U.S. records in 1914, but its modern usage likely stems from a combination of the fashionable 'Ny-' sound (as in Nyah) and the popular '-ra' ending. It may also be a variant of the Hebrew name Nira or inspired by the Sanskrit word for 'beauty'. The name saw a notable rise in the 21st century, peaking in popularity in 2021.
Where Nyra is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Nyra” around the world
Where Nyra lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
New Zealand
12
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ny
Sibling names for Nyra
Names that share Nyra's style, for a brother or sister.
