Tyra
Pronunciation: [ t-EYER-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tyra first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 126 babies have been named Tyra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tyra is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,454 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,454
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Tyra is also used as a girl name, ranked #4316.
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About the Name Tyra
Tyra is a boy name .
Is Tyra a boy or girl name? Tyra is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,454 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,316. Tyra is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tyra is currently ranked #20,454 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Tyra include Tyrone, Tyree, Tyrell, Tyrese, Tyr . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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