Boy · #9,014 in 2026

Tyras

Tyras was an ancient Greek city on the northern coast of the Black Sea. It was founded by colonists from Miletus, probably about 600 BC. The city was situated some 10 km from the mouth of the Tyras River, which is now called the Dniester. The surrounding native tribe was called the Tyragetae.

Current Rank
#9,014
Peak Rank
#4,986 (1972)
Total Babies
10
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1972
First Year
1996
Last Year
1972
Peak Year
#4986
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tyras

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Tyras was an ancient Greek city on the northern coast of the Black Sea. It was founded by colonists from Miletus, probably about 600 BC. The city was situated some 10 km from the mouth of the Tyras River, which is now called the Dniester. The surrounding native tribe was called the Tyragetae.

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Origin & history
Of great importance in early times, in the 2nd century BC Tyras fell under the dominion of native kings whose names appear on its coins, and it was destroyed by the Getae about 50 BC. In 56 AD , it seems to have been restored by the Romans under Nero and, henceforth, formed part of the province of Lower Moesia . There exists a series of its coins with heads of emperors from Domitian to Alexander Severus . Indeed, the autonomous minting of coins in the city lasted from the time of the emperor Domitian ( 81 AD ) up to the end of the reign of the emperor Alexander Severus ( 235 AD ) with few brea

The Story of Tyras

Tyras first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 5 Tyrass were born — ranking #4,986 that year. As of 2026, Tyras ranks #9,014 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Tyrass have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Tyras

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tyras

What does the name Tyras mean?
Tyras was an ancient Greek city on the northern coast of the Black Sea. It was founded by colonists from Miletus, probably about 600 BC. The city was situated some 10 km from the mouth of the Tyras River, which is now called the Dniester. The surrounding native tribe was called the Tyragetae.
How popular is Tyras in 2026?
In 2026, Tyras ranks #9,014 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Tyras most popular?
Tyras reached its peak popularity in 1972, ranking #4,986 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Tyras a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Tyras is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Tyras?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tyras include Bayete, Bwana, Chass. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Tyras

Tyras is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Tyras's peak popularity came in 1972 when it ranked #4,986. Use the chart and map above to compare Tyras'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.