NAME PROFILE
Nessa
Derived from the Persian and Greek words for the sun or a throne, Cyra means 'sun,' 'lord,' or 'throne.' It characterizes a person who is exceptionally bright and charismatic, serving as a natural light for those around them while maintaining a strong, regal sense of self.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,368 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2017 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1987 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Persian, Greek |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
✨ Double Letter
Top States
CA — 44%NY — 28%TX — 16%PA — 6%MA — 6%
Notable People
Cyra McFadden (Writer, The Serial) · Cyra Noavek (Main Character, Carve the Mark) · Cyra Gwynth (Singer and Actress, Famille d'accueil) · Cyra Akila (Musical Artist, No Drama) · Cyra (Fictional Character, Eternal Return)
Nicknames & Diminutives
CyRaCyrie
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