Girl · #11,156 in 2026

Jyra

Name: Popularity of the name Jyra in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jyra, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#11,156

Peak Rank

#8,280 (2002)

Total Babies

115

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1992

First Year

2023

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#8280

Peak Rank

115

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jyra

The earliest SSA record of Jyra as a baby girl name dates back to 1992, when 7 babies received it. 2002 was its biggest year on record, with 12 newborns named Jyra — #8,280 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 59% of all recorded Jyras. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2023 (8 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 115 Jyras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Jyra

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jyra is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gyro
Jarrod
Gera
Jira
Jara
Jura
Jarrah
Jera
Jarra
Jeera
Gyri
Jora

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jyra

What does the name Jyra mean?

Jyra is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jyra in 2026?

In 2026, Jyra ranks #11,156 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Jyra most popular?

Jyra reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #8,280 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Jyra a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jyra is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Jyra?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jyra include Noela, Ysela, Rissa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jyra

Jyra is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 115 births in the dataset. Jyra's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #8,280. Use the chart and map above to compare Jyra's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.