Declining since 1999.
Popularity of Tyrah since 1972
Babies named Tyrah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 278 |
| 2000s | 248 |
| 2010s | 84 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Tyrah is a modern name that entered U.S. records in 1972, reflecting the 20th-century trend of creating distinctive feminine names with the '-ah' ending. Its peak year was 1991, when it saw its highest usage, but it has been in decline since 1999, never reaching the top 1,000. The name has no recorded top states, indicating its rarity and scattered use across the country. With no known variants or nicknames, Tyrah stands as a unique and uncommon choice.
Tyrah is a modern coinage, likely formed by adding the fashionable '-ah' suffix to the name Tyra. Tyra itself may be a feminine form of Tyree or a variant of Tyrone, or it could be an invented name with no deeper meaning. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1972, suggesting a 20th-century creation. Its peak in 1991 reflects a temporary rise in usage before falling since 1999.
Sibling names for Tyrah
Names that share Tyrah's style, for a brother or sister.
