Holding steady.
Popularity of Tyria since 1965
Babies named Tyria per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tyria's real moment was 1996.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 64 |
| 1980s | 81 |
| 1990s | 111 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tyria first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1965, yet it has never entered the top 1000 names. Its peak year was 1996, but even then it remained exceedingly rare. The name has followed a stable trajectory over the decades, with no dramatic rise or fall. Its consistent but low-level usage suggests a name chosen for its melodic sound rather than widespread trend. While no top states stand out for Tyria, its scattered appearances across the country reflect its status as a uniquely personal choice.
Tyria is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1965. It may be a feminine elaboration of the place name Tyre (the ancient Phoenician city) or a spelling variant of Tyra, itself a Scandinavian short form of Tyr or a modern invention. Its sporadic usage suggests it was coined independently by various parents without a single clear etymological source.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty, Tia, Ria
Sibling names for Tyria
Names that share Tyria's style, for a brother or sister.
