Nyra

Nyra is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 191 girls in the United States.

Nyra at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nyra

Nyra belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nyra first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #851 in 2021, and in 2024 191 babies received the name — 2,264 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nyra in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#851 in 2021
Peak year
2021
Babies named Nyra in 2024
191
Total since 1880
2,264

Nyra in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#603 in 2021
Babies named Nyra in 2025
55
Total since 1996
446

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nyra mean?

The meaning of Nyra is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nyra a boy or girl name?

Nyra is a girl name. In 2024, 191 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nyra?

Nyra comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nyra?

Nyra first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #851 in 2021, and 191 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].