Nyra
Nyra is a girl's name of Indian origin.
Meaning
Rose, plant, or beauty of Saraswati.
Origin and history
Nyra is a modern name with roots in Sanskrit, meaning rose or beauty of Saraswati. It has also appeared as a variation of Nyree or modern invented names. The name has seen a fast rise in popularity in the U.S. in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,413 babies in the United States have been named Nyra since 1880. It ranks #3594 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #985.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.3 %)
- TX (16.2 %)
- NJ (10.2 %)
- NY (5.8 %)
- WA (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 22 |
| 1930-1940 | 32 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 61 |
| 1960-1970 | 23 |
| 1970-1980 | 34 |
| 1980-1990 | 29 |
| 1990-2000 | 66 |
| 2000-2010 | 129 |
| 2010-2019 | 569 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,438 |
Fun facts
- Over half of all published U.S. births for Nyra since 1880 have occurred between 2020 and 2025.