Rising since 1992, #5,099 for girls today.
Popularity of Syra since 1988
Babies named Syra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 117 |
| 2010s | 133 |
| 2020s | 129 |
Meaning & origin
Syra is a modern girl's name that first appeared on US baby name records in 1988. Despite its recent coinage, it has seen a notable trajectory, rising in usage since 1992 and reaching a peak rank of 5099 in 2022. As of 2025, the name is given to roughly 1 in every 64,291 newborns, indicating a rare but growing choice. Syra's lack of clear historical roots makes it a contemporary invention, likely crafted from appealing phonetic elements found in names like Lyra and Kyra. It remains largely concentrated in the 2020s without consistent top-state associations, reflecting its status as an emerging name without strong regional ties.
Syra appears to be a modern coinage, likely inspired by the sounds of names such as Kyra, Lyra, or Myra. It may also be a variant of the name Sira, which has roots in Greek (meaning 'band' or 'chain') or Hebrew (a variant of Sarah, meaning 'princess'), but direct attestation is lacking. The name has no clear traditional etymology and has risen in use only since the late 20th century.
“Syra” around the world
Where Syra lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Syra
Names that share Syra's style, for a brother or sister.
