NAME PROFILE
Tyra
Tyra is a name of uncertain origin, often associated with the Hebrew meaning of 'tender' or 'beautiful.' It conveys a sense of elegance and strength, suggesting a person who is both graceful and resilient. The name has a modern and vibrant quality, often linked to creativity and self-expression.
Key Stats
| Total births | 14,769 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1998 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1949 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | African-American, English, Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 22%CA — 22%IL — 19%OH — 19%LA — 18%
Notable People
Tyra Banks (Model, TV Host, *America's Next Top Model*) · Tyra Collette (Character from *Friday Night Lights*) · Tyra Turner (Former professional wrestler) · Tyra Banks (Author, Entrepreneur) · Tyra Ferrell (Actress, *Boyz n the Hood*)
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