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Tyrina

ty-REE-nə · Of uncertain origin, possibly a modern feminine coinage influenced by names like Tyra or Tina.

Peak popularity
1989
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Tyrina since 1968

Babies named Tyrina per year in U.S. Social Security records.

369198020002020Most births 1989Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1960s7
1970s35
1980s40
1990s40
2000s10
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Tyrina entered U.S. birth records in 1968, a period when many new feminine names were formed by pairing fashionable prefixes or roots with the suffix -ina. The name hit its peak usage in 1989, though even then it never entered the top 1,000 and has remained rare across all states. While its precise derivation is unclear, the pattern suggests a modern coined name rather than one with deep historical roots. Parents drawn to Tyrina today often appreciate its melodic sound and distinctive quality, linking it to the broader family of Ty- names that flourished in the late 20th century. Its trajectory has been stable in recent decades, with no particular state showing concentration of use.

Tyrina first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1968, suggesting a modern coined name. It may blend the popular prefix Ty (from names like Tyler or Tyra) with the feminine suffix -ina, or could be a variant of Tyra combined with -ina. No historical or linguistic root has been identified, and it does not appear in traditional naming corpora. Its use peaked in 1989 and has remained rare since.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ty, Rina

Sibling names for Tyrina

Names that share Tyrina's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Tiana, Mira, Keira, Lena, Ayla

Brothers: Tyson, Dylan, Caden, Ethan, Liam

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Tyrina mean?
Tyrina has no widely accepted meaning. It appears to be a modern invented name, possibly a blend of Tyra and the suffix -ina.
How popular is Tyrina?
Tyrina is extremely rare. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 U.S. names. Its peak year was 1989, but even then usage was minimal.
Is Tyrina typically a boy or girl name?
Tyrina is almost exclusively used for girls.