Rising since 2005, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Nyrah since 1999
Babies named Nyrah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 54 |
| 2020s | 84 |
Meaning & origin
Nyrah is a modern girl's name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 1999. As of 2025, it ranks 7,885 with approximately 1 in 123,636 newborn girls receiving the name. Its popularity has been on an upward trajectory since 2005, with the highest usage recorded in 2023. Despite a few decades of use, it remains quite rare and has not been recorded in any top states. Nyrah likely belongs to the contemporary naming trend that favors names ending in 'a' with a soft 'y' sound, similar to Nyra or Mira. Its appeal lies in its melodic yet simple sound and modern, unencumbered feel.
Nyrah is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1999. It likely emerged from the fashionable pattern of names ending in 'ah' or 'ra,' such as Nyra or Kyra, and may have been influenced by the similar-sounding name Mira. Its spelling with 'y' and 'h' gives it a distinctive, contemporary feel. There is no well-attested traditional etymology or meaning beyond its modern creation.
“Nyrah” around the world
Where Nyrah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ny, Nye, Rah
Sibling names for Nyrah
Names that share Nyrah's style, for a brother or sister.
