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Sara vs Tyra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sara

Girl #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish Italian Persian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#187
Total SSA Count
1,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Tyra

Girl #4,316 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thunder goddess, feminine form of Tyr"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,316
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sara Rank #187
Tyra Rank #4,316

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 vs #4316 for Tyra.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sara or Tyra more popular?

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Tyra at #4316 in the United States.

What do Sara and Tyra mean?

Sara means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin). Tyra means "thunder goddess, feminine form of Tyr" (Old Norse origin).

Are Sara and Tyra boy or girl names?

Sara is primarily a girl name. Tyra is primarily a girl name.

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